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L03-Legislation (Mental Health Act 2007 (It gives definition of different…
L03-Legislation
Mental Health Act 2007
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It gives relatives and approved social workers and doctors the right to have a person detained under the Act for their own safety or to ensure the safety of others
It clearly sets out the circumstances in which a person who has a mental disorder can be treated without their constent
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Initially, detention is for the purpose of assessment and can be for a period of up to 28 days
A longer period of detention can follow, during which patients are required to receive medication
The act makes provision for the aftercare and treatment of people who have been discharged into the community; they are entitled to supervised treatment in the community
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It established Manager's Hearings, Mental Health Review Tribunals and the Mental Health Act Commission, through which individuals or their advocates can make a legal appeal against being 'sectioned' and kept in hospital for treatment against their will
This legislation does not apply to everyone with a mental disorder-only those whose condition is likely to pose a threat to themselves or others
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Children Act 2004
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Paramountcy principle, children's needs must come first
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The act also requires each area to set up a Children's Safeguarding Board to represent children's interests
Data Protection Act 1998
Processed fairly and lawfully, only collecting information with the individual's permission
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Adequate and relevant but not excessive, only collect information that is needed
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Equality Act 2010
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Reasonable adjustments have to be made by employers or providers of goods or services for those with disabilities-e.g. installing ramps to access a building
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Legislation...
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Provides guidance for those who work in the health, social care and early years sectors
Sets out the standard of practice and conduct those who work in the health and social care and early years sectors should meet