Acts & Policies by Nichola O'Hagan https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3 Individual Rights en-us 2018-10-15 14:02:17 UTC 2025-03-30 15:55:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Nichola O'Hagan nohagan11 https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292825337 On this wall please share your research defining your act or policy and indicating a relevant Health & Social Care Example - thank-you!]]> 2018-10-15 14:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292825337 Melanie McClellan Data Protection Act 1998 https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829142 These are acts of parliament which give people a right to see information that is held on them and the right to confidentiality and accuracy of information 

For Example: If I was a care assistant in a nursing home and I left the job, I would have the right to review the information that they have filed about me and also have a right to change it if needed ]]> 2018-10-15 14:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829142 Grace Chikowore https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829441 Equal Opportunities Policy- This policy is designed to ensure that different organisations comply with its equality obligations under discrimination law. it gives an advantage for staff and potential employees to achieve dignity at work, contributing to providing the best possible services to clients. it is split into categories like; age, sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation and pregnancy/ maternity.]]> 2018-10-15 14:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829441 Holly Martin- Disability Discrimination Act https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829580 Under the Disability Discrimination Act  it is unlawful for employers to subject jobseekers or employees with disabilities to disability discrimination. For example:
Arrangements recruiting new staff.
Terms and conditions of employment such as pay and benefits.
Promotion, training opportunities.
Work placement opportunities.
Disciplinary procedures
Dismissal or redundancy
Occupational pensions
The way work is arranged and performed 
Performance management and attendance procedures

Another important protection is that the law outlaws disability-related bullying or harassment against people with disabilities in the workplace. this can include behaviour such as name calling, making fun of disabilities etc.

]]> 2018-10-15 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829580 Caroline Meharg The Children Act https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829614 The Children Act 2004 provides the legal basis for how social services and other agencies deal with issues relating to children. e.g.
this could relate to children in the care system to make sure that they are looked after, e.g. making sure they still get education and to make sure their health is looked after.]]> 2018-10-15 14:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829614 Lyndsay Cassling https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829775 Health and Social Policy- the health and safety policy states that once you have 5 or more employees including the directors or partners it is a legal requirement to have a written health and safety policy. When the policy has been written the most senior person in the company needs to sign and date it. 
The Health and Safety Policy is the second step in a business' management of health and safety on from the health and safety statement/statement of intent.
The Health and Safety Policy is one of the most important documents you will have, as it sets out what your company will do to ensure the safety of those who work for you and who may be affected by your work activities.
A Health and Safety policy is a written statement by an employer stating the company's commitment for the protection of the health and social of employees and to the public. it is an endorsed commitment by management to its employees regarding their health and safety

    ]]> 2018-10-15 14:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829775 Anna Hindes, Anti-bullying policy https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829881 2018-10-15 14:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292829881 Melanie McClellan Care Standards Act 2000 https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292833638 This act specifies the minimum standards for all residential homes and care homes. The act introduced a national minimum care standard and also care standard regarding staffing levels ]]> 2018-10-15 14:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292833638 caroline Meharg, every child matters https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292833731 every child matters covers children and young adults up to the age of 19, or 24 for those with disabilities, its main aims are for every child whatever their background or circumstances to have the support they need to stay safe and healthy]]> 2018-10-15 14:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292833731 Equality Act https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292839161 Equality Act came into force on 1 October 2010. The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. Combined, they make up a new Act that provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
  • the Equal Pay Act 1970
  • the Sex Discrimination Act 1975
  • the Race Relations Act 1976
  • the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  • the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
  • the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
  • the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
  • the Equality Act 2006, Part 2
  • the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 200
]]> 2018-10-15 14:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292839161 Grace Chikowore https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292847513 Confidentiality Policy- This means all and any information concerning the company's business and finances, including without limitation, technical procedures and intellectual property rights, its customer, client and supplier lists. ]]> 2018-10-15 14:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nohagan11/u89prc5dcyj3/wish/292847513