Unit 2- The Acts

Question 1

the care act 2014?

Answer 1

Local providers have a primary responsibility to promote individual wellbeing.

Support for carers who are family or friends.

Question 2

The health and social care act 2012

Answer 2

Aimed at improving the performance of the NHS.

Patients are given greater freedom to choose services that meet their needs.

Question 3

The equality act 2014

Answer 3

Applies to everyone who provides a service to the public.

Everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Question 4

The mental capacity act 2015

Answer 4

To empower and protect vulnerable people who are unable to make their own decisions.

All adults have the right to make their own decisions.

Question 5

The children act 2004

Answer 5

Established role of the children’s commissioner for England.

Information should be shared between agencies.

Question 6

The data protection act 1998

Answer 6

Data must be accurate.
Data must be kept securely.
Must be used fairly and lawfully.