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1
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Main features of The Equality Act

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  • It ensures equality.
  • Makes discrimination illegal.
  • Informs people of their rights.
  • Protects service user and providers against discrimination.
2
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Strengths of The Equality Act

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O -
A -
R -

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R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - system is put in place

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Weakness of The Equality Act

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A
V
E
D
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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

4
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Main features of The Children Act

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  • Protects and supports children and young people

* Supports families

5
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Strengths of The Children Act

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O
A
R

A

R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place

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Weakness of The Children Act

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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

7
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Features of Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

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  • Protects vulnerable adults from harm caused by service providers
  • Anyone who carries out care work must have a DBS check
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Strengths of DBS

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R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place

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Weakness of DBS

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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

10
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Features of The Mental Health Act

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  • 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
12
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Strengths of The Mental Health Act

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R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place

13
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Features of The Mental Capacity Act

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• Protects people who are unable to make decisions for themselves

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Weakness of The Mental Health Act

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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

16
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Strengths of The Mental Capacity Act

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R - Rights - gives people rights
O - Opportunities - Equal opportunity
A - Awareness - raises awareness
R - Redress - has a system in place

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Weakness of The Mental Capacity Act

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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