UNIT 7 ~ Legislation - (LO3)

UNIT 7 ~ Legislation - (LO3)

1. EQUALITY ACT 2010

   • Protects individuals from
     • Discrimination
       • Due to protected characteristics that include
         • Race
         • Gender
         • Disability
         • Sexual Orientation
         • Transgender
         • Religion
         • Age
     • Harrasment
     • Victimisation

2. CARE ACT 2014

   • The Act requires local authorities to make enquiries if an individual is being abused or neglected or is at risk of abuse or neglect
   • Requires local authorities to set up multi-agency safeguarding adults board to review cases when individuals die as a result of abuse or neglect
   • It introduced the Duty of Candour and Fundamental Standards on which all service providers are inspected