LO3 - legislation✅ Flashcards
☆the care act 2014:
what should authorities promote?
why is continuity of care essential?
whats a Childs needs assessment? (CNA)
- individuals wellbeing by making choices about them and their personal dignity
- if changes occur the gaps need to be filled so individuals are provided with the care and facilities they need
- assessments should be carried out to ensure vulnerable children are being kept safe and not mistreated
☆ the health and social care act 2012:
what is the key phrase?
what are patients entitled too?
what is an example of a service to come of this legislation?
” no decision about me, without me”
- there own choice of GP, treatment and health care service
- health watch = independent org. aimed to protect the interests of those using the service
☆ the equality act 2010:
what does this act do?
what does it do this?
- makes any form of discrimination illegal
- ensures equal and fair treatment
☆ the mental capacity act 2005:
what does this act ensure?
what happens if a decision needs to be made on behalf of someone?
- all adults have the right to make their own decisions and must be assumed they can unless proven otherwise
- the individuals best interests must always be prioritised and benefit them
☆ the children act 2004:
what is most paramount?
what are children entitled too?
what procedures are put in place to protect children?
- the safety and welfare of the child
- there opinions should be heard and valid, they have a right to an
advocate and to be consulted - safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm and abuse
☆ data protection act:
what does it say about data and personal info?
what basis should info be shared on?
- it should be kept safe, relevant and confidential - if its inaccurate or irrelevant it should be destroyed properly
- need to know basis only
⭐︎ human rights act 1998:
what does it provide legal protection over?
- basic human rights, freedom of thought, expression and rights to education
⭐︎ children and families act:
what did it make changes too?
what access did it give to adoptive parents?
what have they done for SEND children?
- safeguarding and child protection services
- gave them the same rights as brith parents
- the gov. must involve families in discussions of their Childs educational and personal needs
NATIONAL INITIATIVES:
→ the care certificate 2014:
what does this provide?
- standards that all h+sc workers must allow daily, providing clear evidence to employers and patients that the care provided will be at a high standard and maintained.
NATIONAL INITIATIVES:
→ quality assurance:
what are two examples of organisations part of this?
what does OFSTED do?
what does the CQC do?
- OFSTED + CQC
- OFSTED inspects and regulates services for children, publishing reports of good practise and areas for improvement
- the CQC ensures h+sc services are meeting essential standards, inspections are carried out, publishing reports if standards aren’t met with areas to improve
NATIONAL INITIATIVES:
→ EHRC (equality and human rights commission)
what does it provide info to ppl about?
when can legal advice be given?
- provides into to ppl on their rights and info to orgs. so they are aware of their responsibilities
- for court in cases of discrimination
NATIONAL INITIATIVES:
→ NICE (national institute for health and care excellence)
what is the purpose of this initiative?
how does it help conditions?
- it improves treatment and care, considering whether treatment is nessesary, beneficial and cost effective for the individual
- this provides guidance on how conditions should be be treated
NATIONAL INITIATIVES:
what are 3 ways they can challenge discriminatory practise?
- make sure individuals are aware of the system of redress
- offer support and advice when their human rights are breached and how to take control
- national initiatives should act as ‘whistle blowers’, reporting discrimination in an official capacity to either senior or regulatory bodies, so it can be challenged and eradicated
ao3 - legislation:
✅3 strengths
❌ 3 weaknesses
✅ promotes equality
✅empowers victims to speak put and no longer face discrimination
✅the unique needs of individuals are met
❌ can be outdated and irrelevant
❌ it may not always be put into practise
❌ some workers may not be fully aware of certain pieces of legislation or procedures
ao3 - national initiatives:
✅ 2 strengths
❌ 2 weaknesses
✅ person centred approach
✅ theres a system of redress which ensures equal and fair treatment
❌ some services may not have the money or facilities to meet certain needs
❌ when inspections are carried out, faults can easily be covered so it doesn’t look bad
