Key Features Of Each Law Flashcards
Human rights act
Key features:
The act makes it clear what our rights
are by putting them in articles.
It protects human rights.
A clearly defined system of redress.
It empowers people.
Equality act
Key features:
It forbids discrimination
Organisations have to make reasonable adjustments.
Encourages organisations to take positive action.
It gives a system of redress.
Mental capacity act
Key features: 5
Must presume the person has mental capacity.
Individuals should be supported to make their own decisions.
People have the right to make unwise decisions.
Anything decision made about someone should be in their best interests
Always choose the less restrictive option
General data protection regulations
Key features:
Organisations must have good reasons for storing data such as a doctor.
Data can only be used for the purpose it was originally collected for.
Information must be kept accurate
Data must not be kept for longer than necessary
Information must be kept secure
Care act
Key features:
Advocates should be there to support vulnerable people
Local authorities must promote wellbeing
Continuity of care (if an individual moves from one area to another there should be no gap in that persons care)
If u are eligible you can have a person budget
Information provisional (local authorities must provide specific details)
The health and social care act
Key features:
Enables patients to have more control over the treatment they receive
To give practitioners more control over the way the services are commissioned
The children’s act
Key features:
Protect children
The needs and wishes of each child should be put first
Children have the right to an advocate
Practitioners work in partnership
Children’s commissioner represent rights of children
