Legislation

Evidence 1 Legislation and regulations assignment
Name:
Some of the main Pieces of Legislation that applies to the Health and Social Care Sector
  * Access to health Record Act, 1990
  * Access to Personal Files Act, 1987
  * Care Standards Act, 2000 revised ACT   2009
  * Carers and Disabled Children Act, 2000
  * Carers and Disabled Persons Act, 2000
  * Carers (Recognition and Services) Act, 1995
  * Children Act, 1989
  * Child Support Act, 1991
  * Criminal Justice Act, 1991
  * Criminal Justice Act 1993
  * Crime and Disorder Act, 1998
  * Data Protection Act, 1998
  * Disability Discrimination Act, 1976
  * Disability Discrimination Act, 1995
  * Employment Rights Act 2012
  * Equal Pay Act, 1970
  * Equality ACT 2010
  * Freedom of Information Act 2000
  * Health and Safety at Work   Act 1974
  * Health and Social Care Act 2008
  * Human Rights Act 1998
  * Mental Health Act, 1983
  * The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  * NHS and Community Care Act, 1990
  * Race Relations Act, 1976 – now forms part of the 2010 Equality Act
  * Reforming the Mental Health Act, (White Paper 2001)
  * Registered Homes Act, 1984
  * Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 – part of the 2010 Equality Act
  * Sex Discrimination Act, 1986 – Part of the 2010 Equality Act
Make notes about legislation listed below that applies to your job role and the environment in which you work.   You can choose to have a professional discussion with your assessor to complete this exercise.

Legislation | Key responsibilities | What accountability do you have in your role of Manager or Team Leader in ensuring legislation and CQC regulations are met. What are you accountable for |
Care Standards Act, 2000 revised ACT   2009, 2014 | The CQC were set up as the regulator of care services. CQC are responsible for inspection of and reviewing of health and social care providers, setting frameworks and standards...