Understanding Legislation Flashcards
LO3
Human Rights Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 1998
- enables rights to be given to everyone in UK
Health and Social Care Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 2008
- establishes the CQC as the regulator of all health and social care services
Care Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 2014
- local authority has to handle enquires about abuse
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 2006
- introduces the vetting and barring scheme to ensure safe workers
Mental Capacity Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 2005
- protects and empowers individuals who cant make decisions on their own
Public Interest Disclosure Act (whistleblowing)
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 1998
- protects individuas who disclose information about malpractice
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 1974
- aims to give offenders the opportunity to start fresh
Children Act - Every Child Matters
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 2004
- ensures Childs needs are taken into consideration in court
Data Protection Act
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 1998
- regulates the way personal data is handled
Disclosure and Barring Scheme - ‘No Secrets’
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
- 2000
- investigate and prevent unsafe workers in care services
Working Together to Safeguard Children
- year
- how it safeguards individuals
-2006
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