Legislation

Question 1

When was the Childrens Act

Answer 1

1989

Question 2

what does the childrens act state

Answer 2

ensure the welfare and safety of children
promote and safeguard the welfare of children

Question 3

what are the key principles of the childrens act

Answer 3

safeguarding
helping children achieve their full potential
supporting parents and families
multidisciplinary approach
parental responsibilities

Question 4

when was the childrens act renewed

Answer 4

2004

Question 5

when was the childrens and families act

Answer 5

2014

Question 6

what does the childrens and families act 2014 aim to do

Answer 6

aims to improve services for vulnerable children and their families

Question 7

what does the Children and Families Act 2014 state

Answer 7

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

Question 8

when was the mental health act

Answer 8

1983

Question 9

what is the mental health act

Answer 9

legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder

Question 10

when was the mental capacity act

Answer 10

2005

Question 11

what does the mental capacity act state

Answer 11

empower and protect individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves

Question 12

mental capacity act- what do you assume

Answer 12

assume the person is able to make a decision/ has capacity until you have proof otherwise

Question 13

mental capacity act- what happens if a person cannot make a decision themselves

Answer 13

decisions made on behalf of someone must be in the best interests of the individual

Question 14

mental capacity act- what should the treatment option be for individuals

Answer 14

least restrictive of their rights and freedoms

Question 15

what is a lasting power of attorney

Answer 15

legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf

Question 16

when was the care act

Answer 16

2014

Question 17

what is the care act 2014

Answer 17

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

Question 18

what are the 6 key principles of the care act

Answer 18

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

Question 19

what is the suicide prevention strategy for England

Answer 19

reduce the suicide rate
improve support for people who have self-harmed
improve support for people bereaved by suicide