legislations

Question 1

Name the 5 legislations

Answer 1

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Children Act 2004
3. Data Protection Act 1998
4. Health&Safety at work 1974
5. Mental Health Act 2007

Question 2

Name the 6 groups the legislation’s apply to:

Answer 2

1. Children and Young people
2. Vulnerable Adults
3. Ethnic Minorities
4. Men and Women
5. Older Adults
6. People with disabilities

Question 3

Name 3 features of the Equality Act 2010

Answer 3

1. Makes everyone equal
2. Prevents discrimination towards the person
3. Prevents discrimination towards the carer

Question 4

Name 3 features of the Children Act 2004

Answer 4

1. Makes the rights of the child paramount
2. Every Child Matters
3. Children’s wishes have to be taken into consideration

Question 5

Name 3 features of the Data Protection Act 1998

Answer 5

1. Data mustn’t be kept for longer than necessary
2. Data mustn’t be transferred out of the EU
3. Data must be reasonable and accurate

Question 6

Name 3 features of the Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Answer 6

1. Employers must make sure the working environment puts no-one at risk
2. Employers must write risk assessments
3. Employee’s must report hazards to their employer

Question 7

Name 3 features of the Mental Health Act 2007

Answer 7

1. Prevents individuals with mental health issues being treated less favorably
2. In extreme cases relatives and approved professionals have the right to detain someone for their safety
3. People can only be detained for 28 days, after this they have to be medicated and helped

Question 8

What legislation’s apply to Children and Young people?

Answer 8

1. Children Act 2004
2. Data Protection Act 1998
3. Mental Health Act 2007
4. Equality Act 2010
5. Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 9

What legislation’s apply to Vulnerable adults?

Answer 9

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Data Protection Act 1998
3. Mental Health Act 2007
4. Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 10

What legislation’s apply to Ethnic minorities?

Answer 10

1. Children Act 2004 (If they’re children)
2. Data Protection Act 1998
3. Mental Health Act 2007
4. Equality Act 2010
5. Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 11

What legislation’s apply to People with disabilities?

Answer 11

1. Children Act 2004 (If they’re children)
2. Data Protection Act 1998
3. Mental Health Act 2007
4. Equality Act 2010
5. Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 12

What legislation’s apply to Men and women?

Answer 12

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Data Protection Act 1998
3. Mental Health Act 2007
4. Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 13

What legislation’s apply to Older adults?

Answer 13

1. Equality Act 2010
2. Data Protection Act 1998
3. Mental Health Act 2007
4. Health&Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 14

How does the ‘Children Act 2004’ impact on care practitioners?

Answer 14

1. They must follow ECM
2. Makes professionals work together
3. Anyone who works with children must safeguard

Question 15

What are the ‘Every child matters’ outcomes?

Answer 15

1. staying safe
2. enjoying and achieving
3. being healthy
4. positive contribution
5. economic well-being