legislations
the care act 2014
- healthwatch, supporting a positive change
- independant advocate to support
-futy of local authorities to promote adult safeguarding
- no gap in community care
the health and social care act 2012
-clinical commision groups , lead and ran by gps
- healthwatch was created by this act
- gives patients a greater voice
-no decisions about me without me
the equality act 2010
-covers victimisation and harrassmemt
-direct and indirect discrimination
- the 9 protected characteristics
- reasonable adjustment made for access to a service
the mental capacity act 2005
-supports to make own decisions
- decisions made on behalf of an individual must be with their gest interest at heart
- presumtion of capacity unless proven otherwise
-decisions should be the least restrictive on an individual
the children act 2004
-encourages partnership working
- created the childrens commissioners
- paramountcy principle
- every child matters (1. staying safe 2. being healthy 3. enjoying and achieving 4. making positive contributions 5.achieving economic well-being) -> relevant to every child no matter of outcome
the data protection act 1998
- data should be relevant but joy excessive
- information kept for no longer than necessary
- used fornits intended use
-processed lawfully and fairly
- date is relevant and up to date
the human right act 1998
- protection from harm and abuse
- equal and fair treatment
- right to life
- choice
- confidentiality
- consultation
the children and families act 2014
- parental leave for families and adoption
- outlines the role of the childrens commissioners
what is legislation ?
law or a set of laws passed through parliment to protect and provide an individuals rights they are entitled too