topic 3: legislation Flashcards
the care act 2014
promote an individuals wellbeing
continuity of care
duty of local authority to carry out child’s needs assessments
the health and social care act 2012
no decision about me without me
health watch
clinical commissioning groups
the equality act 2010
protected characteristics
reasonable adjustments
the mental capacity act 2005
a presumption of capacity support to make own decisions
the children act 2004
to protect children at risk of harm
children have a right to be consulted
encourages partnership working
the data protection act 1998
data should be processed fairly and lawfully
data should be accurate and up to date
data should be kept securely
the children and families act 2014
families have to be involved with the writing of the EHCP aims to get health, education and social services working together
the human rights act 1998
right to life
right to respect, privacy and family life
right to freedom from discrimination
national initiatives- the care certificate
sets out minimum standards that health and social care workers have to provide high quality, safe and secure care to individuals
