Pieces of legislation - advantages and disadvantages 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CarePromoting quality careASOCR Created by: emilydingCreated on: 02-05-17 21:52 Features of The Children Act Protect children at risk Children's welfare is the most important concern in any situation Children have the right to be heard Children are consulted whenever possible All needs of child must be considered in a protection case Services: social work, counselling, help with housing Children must be kept informed Child protection register Children stay with their family Children are protected from abuse 1 of 9 Positives of The Children Act Positives Protect children from harm Children are listened to Gives children rights- cannot do things without listening to their opinion Details provided about circumstances Focus on the most vulnerable children Keeps children safe Gives them legal protection 2 of 9 Negatives of The Children Act Communication errors Children still not protected e.g. Baby P Cost and time Not all people follow procedures All children covered- no large focus on the children who need the most help 3 of 9 Features of The Equality Act Makes direct and indirect discrimination illegal Brings together all previous legislation Created a system of redress Protects from harassment and victimisation Covers housing, education, employment transport, public bodies 4 of 9 Positives of The Equality Act Gives more rights More equality in terms of jobs Schools more equal Helps raise awareness Helped to reduce discrimination 5 of 9 Negatives of the The Equality Act Legislation alone does not reduce discrimination Difficult to police the amount of discrimination occurring / hard to prove Top positions in business and politics still non ethnic minority groups /men Cost / emotional stress and time to take cases to court Many people unaware of their rights New Equality Act is less well known than other laws, and may take time to embed 6 of 9 Features of The Mental Health Act Can be detained if they are a threat to thenself or others Can treat without consent Sets out processes and safeguards for patients with mental health issues Introduces new medical treatment test Prevents them being detained against their will in cases where it is uncessecary Empowers and gives them a voice 7 of 9 Positives of The Mental Health Act Protects people from themself Prevents harm to themself and others Gives guidelines on redress Gives the mentally ill a voice 8 of 9 Negatives of The Mental Health Act More control than treatment Doesn't cover dual diagnosis aka substance abuse that forms/worsens mental health Does not protect less serious issues e.g. depression, anxiety 9 of 9
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