LO3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is legislation
Collection of laws passed by parliament
What is white paper
-set out proposals for legislative change
What is green paper
Set out discussion, proposals which are still at a formative stage
The care act ( 2014 )
Solidified and combined a number of different legislations in one
-a cap on care
-personal budget
-direct payments
-adult safeguarding
The education act (2011)
Equalities impact assessment on gender, ethnicity, special education needs and disability
Health and social care act ( 2014 )
Integrated care- different people working together to provide care
Data protection act ( 1998 )
8 principles
-processing personal info fairly and lawfully
Personal fat should be processed fairly and lawfully
Care quality commission ( cqc)
Inspections- care homes/hospitals- every 3 years
-ratings- outstanding/ good/ improvement/ inadequate
Ofstead
School inspectors
Main focus under 19 years
What is NICE
nice carry out research and ensure drugs and treatments are safe in the uk
What is overt
Obvious acts that cannot be mistaken
What is covert
Subtle or hidden acts that are difficult to prove as discrimination
Equality in law
Individuals haven’t always had the same rights as they do now
Since 1960s a variety of laws have been passed to improve the rights of all individuals
What does vital interest mean
Used in the data protection act to permit sharing of info where it is critical to prevent serious harm
Human rights act ( 1998 )
Sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the uk is entitled to
Mental capacity act ( 2005 )
Will apply if there is any doubt that the person concerned has the mental capacity to make specific decisions
Safeguarding vulnerable adult group ( 3006 )
Help avoid harm or risk of harm by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children
Children and families act ( 2014 )
Seeks to improve services for vulnerable children and support strong families
What is promoting well-being
Protection from harm and abuse, have regard to all the individuals circumstances
What are laws
Each piece of legislation will impact staff on a daily basis
Nursing and midwifery council ( NMC )
In order to practice as a nurse or midwife in the uk you need to be registered on the nmc registration
Care certificate ( 2015 )
Was set up to develop a national minimum standard for all HSC staff
Childcare act 1989/2004
Every child matters 2003
Professional should support children and families to reduce risks
What are different characteristics someone may be discriminated at
Gender reassignment
Age
Race
Sexuality
Marriage/civil partnerships
Pregnancy/ maternity
Religion
Disability
Gender/sex
