LO3

Question 1

What is legislation

Answer 1

Collection of laws passed by parliament

Question 2

What is white paper

Answer 2

-set out proposals for legislative change

Question 3

What is green paper

Answer 3

Set out discussion, proposals which are still at a formative stage

Question 4

The care act ( 2014 )

Answer 4

Solidified and combined a number of different legislations in one
-a cap on care
-personal budget
-direct payments
-adult safeguarding

Question 5

The education act (2011)

Answer 5

Equalities impact assessment on gender, ethnicity, special education needs and disability

Question 6

Health and social care act ( 2014 )

Answer 6

Integrated care- different people working together to provide care

Question 7

Data protection act ( 1998 )

Answer 7

8 principles
-processing personal info fairly and lawfully
Personal fat should be processed fairly and lawfully

Question 8

Care quality commission ( cqc)

Answer 8

Inspections- care homes/hospitals- every 3 years
-ratings- outstanding/ good/ improvement/ inadequate

Question 9

Ofstead

Answer 9

School inspectors
Main focus under 19 years

Question 10

What is NICE

Answer 10

nice carry out research and ensure drugs and treatments are safe in the uk

Question 11

What is overt

Answer 11

Obvious acts that cannot be mistaken

Question 12

What is covert

Answer 12

Subtle or hidden acts that are difficult to prove as discrimination

Question 13

Equality in law

Answer 13

Individuals haven’t always had the same rights as they do now
Since 1960s a variety of laws have been passed to improve the rights of all individuals

Question 14

What does vital interest mean

Answer 14

Used in the data protection act to permit sharing of info where it is critical to prevent serious harm

Question 15

Human rights act ( 1998 )

Answer 15

Sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the uk is entitled to

Question 16

Mental capacity act ( 2005 )

Answer 16

Will apply if there is any doubt that the person concerned has the mental capacity to make specific decisions

Question 17

Safeguarding vulnerable adult group ( 3006 )

Answer 17

Help avoid harm or risk of harm by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children

Question 18

Children and families act ( 2014 )

Answer 18

Seeks to improve services for vulnerable children and support strong families

Question 19

What is promoting well-being

Answer 19

Protection from harm and abuse, have regard to all the individuals circumstances

Question 20

What are laws

Answer 20

Each piece of legislation will impact staff on a daily basis

Question 21

Nursing and midwifery council ( NMC )

Answer 21

In order to practice as a nurse or midwife in the uk you need to be registered on the nmc registration

Question 22

Care certificate ( 2015 )

Answer 22

Was set up to develop a national minimum standard for all HSC staff

Question 23

Childcare act 1989/2004

Answer 23

Every child matters 2003
Professional should support children and families to reduce risks

Question 24

What are different characteristics someone may be discriminated at

Answer 24

Gender reassignment
Age
Race
Sexuality
Marriage/civil partnerships
Pregnancy/ maternity
Religion
Disability
Gender/sex

Question 25

Equality and human rights commission

Answer 25

Defines discrimination and the types
Suggests ways to sort out the situation was against equality laws