Legislation

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

To promote a fair and more equal society

Question 2

Give the 9 protected characteristics stated in the Equality Act 2010

Answer 2

1) Age
2) Race
3) Disability
4) Sex
5) Sexual Orientation
6) Gender Reassignment
7) Marriage and Civil Partnership
8) Pregnancy and Maternity
9) Religion or Belief

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998?

Answer 3

To control how personal information is used by businesses, organisations and the government

Question 4

Give 3 principles stated in the Data Protection Act 1998

Answer 4

1) Kept for no longer than is necessary
2) Used fairly, lawfully and transparently
3) Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?

Answer 5

To ensure each person living in the UK is protected, entitled to their basic rights and freedoms and treated equally, with fairness, dignity and respect

Question 6

How did the Human Rights Act 1998 conform?

Answer 6

Through 15 articles

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Group 2006?

Answer 7

To reduce risks of physical harm by people deemed unsafe and unsuitable

Question 8

What legal requirement has been put in place to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable adults?

Answer 8

DBS Check

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

Answer 9

To protect and empower individuals who may lack mental capacity to make their own decisions and decide their own care and treatment

Question 10

What age does the Mental Capacity Act 2005 apply to?

Answer 10

16 and over

Question 11

How do professionals determine whether someone lacks mental capacity?

Answer 11

Two stage test. Give them a 4 question assessment. If one answer is wrong, they lack mental capacity.

Question 12

Give 5 conditions which can make you lack mental capacity

Answer 12

1) Stroke
2) Dementia
3) Brain Injury
4) Mental Health Condition
5) Severe Learning Disability

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Care Act 2014?

Answer 13

To protect vulnerable adults from mistreatment and improve their quality of life

Question 14

Who is the Care Act 2014 aimed at?

Answer 14

Mainly adults and their adult carers

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Children and Families Act 2014?

Answer 15

To protect vulnerable children and introduce more rights to children and families

Question 16

Give 3 ways a child can be vulnerable

Answer 16

If they are:

1) Disabled
2) Adopted / Fostered
3) Dealing with Parents Separating

Question 17

Give 1 agency the Children and Families Act 2014 has improved

Answer 17

Fostering – children can now live with their foster family up to the age of 21 not 16

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Sexual Offences Act 2003?

Answer 18

To protect all individuals from sexual activity

Question 19

Give 6 sexual offences

Answer 19

1) Rape
2) Prostitution
3) Sexual Assault
4) Extreme Pornography
5) Offences Against Children
6) Possession and Distribution of Indecent Images

Question 20

Give 2 things prosecutors have to consider when dealing with cases of sexual offence

Answer 20

1) If anyone was threatened by violence

2) If anyone was under the influence of drugs / alcohol

Question 21

What is the purpose of the Education Act 2002?

Answer 21

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children

Question 22

What is the purpose of the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child 1992?

Answer 22

To protect all children’s civil, social, health, economic, cultural and political rights

Question 23

Give 2 countries that have not ratified the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child 1992

Answer 23

1) US – no reason

2) Somalia – no government to ratify the agreement

Question 24

Give 2 other names of the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child 1992

Answer 24

1) CRC

2) UNCRC

Question 25

What is the purpose of the Health and Social Care Act 2012?

Answer 25

To raise the standards of health and social care and improve patient communication

Question 26

How many divisions bring together the Health and Social Care Act 2012?

Answer 26

12

Question 27

What is the purpose of Every Child Matters 2003?

Answer 27

To ensure every child has enough support to achieve, live safely and be happy

Question 28

Give 1 way Every Child Matters 2003 embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 28

Ensures all professionals who work in any capacity or provide a service to children follow policies and have procedures in place

Question 29

What is the purpose of the Care Certificate?

Answer 29

To set the standards of knowledge, skills and behaviour expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sector

Question 30

Give 1 way the Care Certificate embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 30

Gives every health and social care professional the same induction

Question 31

What is the purpose of the Care Quality Commission?

Answer 31

To inspect, monitor and regulate healthcare services to ensure they meet the fundamental standards of quality and safety

Question 32

Give 2 ways the Care Quality Commission embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 32

1) Person Centred Care

2) Promotes Dignity and Respect

Question 33

What is the purpose of OFSTED?

Answer 33

To inspect, monitor and regulate all education services involving children and young people

Question 34

Give 2 ways OFSTED embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 34

1) Ensures all educational organisations promote equality and diversity
2) Provides up-to-date guidelines and recommendations so educational providers know how to promote equality and diversity

Question 35

What is the purpose of the Nursing and Midwifery Council?

Answer 35

To set the standards of education, training, conduct and performance so that all nurses and midwives can deliver high quality healthcare throughout their careers

Question 36

Give 2 ways the Nursing and Midwifery Council embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 36

1) Ensures all nurses and midwives are up-to-date on training
2) Maintains a register of all nurses and midwives eligible to practise in the UK

Question 37

What is the purpose of the SEN Codes of Practice?

Answer 37

To provide extensive support and equal opportunities to individuals who have special educational needs

Question 38

Give 2 ways the SEN Codes of Practice embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 38

1) Offers support to children making the successful transition to adulthood
2) Gives practical guidance on policies and procedures aimed at enabling children with learning disabilities to reach their full potential

Question 39

What is the purpose of the Early Years Foundation Stage?

Answer 39

To set the standards of care, learning and development of a child from birth to 5 years old

Question 40

Give 2 ways the Early Years Foundation Stage embeds equality and inclusion in care practice

Answer 40

1) Focuses on closing the achievement gap between disadvantaged children and others
2) Ensures settings have arrangements in place to identify and support children with disabilities