Legislation Flashcards
When was the Childrens Act
1989
what does the childrens act state
ensure the welfare and safety of children
promote and safeguard the welfare of children
what are the key principles of the childrens act
safeguarding
helping children achieve their full potential
supporting parents and families
multidisciplinary approach
parental responsibilities
when was the childrens act renewed
2004
when was the childrens and families act
2014
what does the childrens and families act 2014 aim to do
aims to improve services for vulnerable children and their families
what does the Children and Families Act 2014 state
special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)- introduced education, health and care plans providing holistic support
Family justice system- reduce delays in care and adoption proceedings
parental leave- improved parents rights and allows parents to have equal split time off
childcare- expanded access to childcare support and more support for those with special educational needs
young carers- greater rights for assessment and support
when was the mental health act
1983
what is the mental health act
legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder
when was the mental capacity act
2005
what does the mental capacity act state
empower and protect individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves
mental capacity act- what do you assume
assume the person is able to make a decision/ has capacity until you have proof otherwise
mental capacity act- what happens if a person cannot make a decision themselves
decisions made on behalf of someone must be in the best interests of the individual
mental capacity act- what should the treatment option be for individuals
least restrictive of their rights and freedoms
what is a lasting power of attorney
legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf
when was the care act
2014
what is the care act 2014
it sets out how adult social care should be provided
safeguard adults, provide information and advice, promote their wellbeing and encourage independence, assess needs and provide appropriate support
what are the 6 key principles of the care act
empowerment- supported to make their own decisions
prevention- take actions and prevent harm eg informing them of the signs and symptoms of such and such
proportionality- least intrusive response appropriate to the risk
protection- protect people from abuse and neglect- report concerns
Partnership- wrk with other teams and the individual
accountability- transparency and being accountable
what is the suicide prevention strategy for England
reduce the suicide rate
improve support for people who have self-harmed
improve support for people bereaved by suicide
