3.1 - The role of legislation

What is legislation

It is law that guides and provides frameworks to service providers as to what standard of service they have to provide

List roles of the legislation

• It supports an individual’s rights

• It gives service providers the guide to write policies and procedures for best practice

• It is a legal requirement that all health care professionals have the responsibility to understand and meet these requirements set out by legislation

• It sets out standards of practice fro service providers

What are the 8 pieces of legislation you need to know for this course/content

1. The Equality Act (2010)

2. The Health and Care Act (2022)

3. The Children Act (2004)

4. Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)

5. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

6. Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992)

7. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) (2002)

8. Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) (2013)

Why is legislation important to the service user in health and social care

It ensures they have a good standard of service in health and social care and protects their rights as an individual

What is a policy

It explains how a setting will meet it’s responsibilities under the relevant legislation

What is a procedure

It gives the step-by-step process to follow to meet responsibilities under the relevant legislation