Legislation

Legislation

1. The Mental Health Act 1989 (MHA)

   • Deals with the assessment and treatment and rights
     • Also deals with compulsory admission to hospital
       • The Caldicott Report 1997
         • Was about recording and reporting work activities
           • All information that can reveal patients identity protected for safeguarding
   • The National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990
     • Makes local authorities responsible for care in the community
       • The Data Protection Act 1998
         • Deals with safeguarding important info about paitent
           • The Human Rights Act 1998
             • Protects human rights and ensures equality

2. Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005

   • Aimed at safeguarding those who cant make own decisions
     • Introduced The Office of the Public Guardian and The Court of Protection to enable fair treatment
       • Mental Health Act 2007
         • amended MCA 20005
         • Made amendments to MHA 1983 to bring into line with human rights law
           • The Equality Act 2010
             • Consolidates all previous anti-discrimination acts into one
               • Enabling easier compliance with the act
         • Care Act 2014
           • Introduces new responsibilities and duties for local authorities
             • The mew responsibilities impact on service users, care providers, carers, and employees
       • The Health and Social Care Act 2012
         • Is a primary piece of legislation relating to health and social care
           • Ensures people are protected within the sector it also established Care Quality Commission to regulate the quality of care and education and training