Data protection Act
Personal data need to be handled correctly
Stored correctly
Accurate and up to date
Processed carefully and lawfully
Every child matters
Protection from maltreatment
Ensure children have safe and effective care
Public interest disclose (whistle blowing)
Stops malpractice
Protects workers from harm
Equality act
Protected characteristics
Stops indirect and direct discrimination
Care act
Local authority set up multi agency safeguarding
Duty of vendor - staff must be honest with patient
Human rights act
Right to education
Right to life
Protection from discrimination
Health and social care act
Safeguard people from abuse
Personalised care and treatment
Consent to care and treatment
Disclosure and baring service
Agencies will work together
Protect and prevents abuse from vulnerable adults
Mental capacity act
Best interest
Individual being supported to make decisions
Presumption of capacity
Rehabilitation of offenders act
Enable offenders to gain employment
- cant refuse to employ someone
Children’s act
Allowing children to be safe in their environment
Promote co operation between agencies
