Main features of The Equality Act
- It ensures equality.
- Makes discrimination illegal.
- Informs people of their rights.
- Protects service user and providers against discrimination.
Strengths of The Equality Act
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O -
A -
R -
R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - system is put in place
Weakness of The Equality Act
S A V E D
S - Stress - from seeking redress
A - Awareness - lack of awareness
V - Victimisation - fear of being treated differently
E - Exists - discrimination still exists
D - Difficulty - accessing a service/ info
Main features of The Children Act
- Protects and supports children and young people
* Supports families
Strengths of The Children Act
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O
A
R
R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place
Weakness of The Children Act
S - Stress - from seeking redress
A - Awareness - lack of awareness
V - Victimisation - fear of being treated differently
E - Exists - discrimination still exists
D - Difficulty - accessing a service/ info
Features of Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
- Protects vulnerable adults from harm caused by service providers
- Anyone who carries out care work must have a DBS check
Strengths of DBS
R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place
Weakness of DBS
S - Stress - from seeking redress
A - Awareness - lack of awareness
V - Victimisation - fear of being treated differently
E - Exists - discrimination still exists
D - Difficulty - accessing a service/ info
Features of The Mental Health Act
- A person with a mental disorder can be treated without their consent.
- Gives relatives, social workers and doctors the right to detain someone to ensure their and other peoples safety
Strengths of The Mental Health Act
R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place
Features of The Mental Capacity Act
• Protects people who are unable to make decisions for themselves
Weakness of The Mental Health Act
S - Stress - from seeking redress
A - Awareness - lack of awareness
V - Victimisation - fear of being treated differently
E - Exists - discrimination still exists
D - Difficulty - accessing a service/ info
Strengths of The Mental Capacity Act
R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place
Weakness of The Mental Capacity Act
S - Stress - from seeking redress
A - Awareness - lack of awareness
V - Victimisation - fear of being treated differently
E - Exists - discrimination still exists
D - Difficulty - accessing a service/ info
