Law In General Flashcards
What is law?
Law gives a legal structure in which social workers operate and gives social workers the authority to act.
Awareness of legal rules helps ensure individuals entitlements are met and rights are promoted.
What are negatives of law?
The law discriminates some groups of people due to how it is implemented.
Failing to act sometimes.
Not taking relevant factors into account.
Duty can be affected by funding.
Make sure you dont use own values they can conflict. Always justify using law
Assessment
Managerial oversight mention always. Key decisions made by managers.
Assessment records kept at all times. Even what managers say.
What is the general data protections act 2018?
Always keep information confidential. Only share with relevant agencies if required such as if the information disclosed can harm the person or others.
Keeps files on password protected computer. Lock documents in cupboards.
This act is the ethical practice.
Explore reasons for denying to consent such as safeguarding disclosure
Welfare reform act 2012?
Universal credits benefits that people are entitled to. We cannot tell them they are eligible but we can advice them.
