Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

1. Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

2. Why do we have policies and legislation in health and social care? Use the images below to help as you discuss this question. Legislation and policies aim to: • reduce discrimination • ensure fair access to services • promote equality • improve the quality of care Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

3. Aims of legislation and national policies What unfair treatment might arise for employees or service users with the characteristics below, if there was no legislation in place? Record your ideas then click below to see our suggestions. Gender Disability Age Being refused a job for being ‘too old’. Female staff earning less money than men. Not being able to access services. Race Religion Being called racist names. People in care homes not having their dietary requirements respected. Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

4. The Children’s Act 1989 and 2004 The rights of children in the UK are based on two Children’s Acts. What rights would you expect them to include? achieve be kept safe be healthy Children have the right to: be heard enjoy life Click here to access The Children’s Act 1989 and here for 2004 Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

5. NHS and Community Health Care Act 1990 This Act sets out the rules by which the NHS must assess and provide for patients according to their needs, circumstances and requirements. Click here to access the NHS and Community Health Care Act 1990 How could Susan’s needs be taken into account as a result of the Act? Record your ideas here: Susan is 85 years old. She has osteoporosis and suffers from pain and limited mobility. She doesn’t want to move into a care home as she feels too young. • Susan’s needs will be assessed. • She might be able to stay at home and receive support e.g. home help and adaptations e.g. hand rails Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

6. Care Standards Act 2000 The Care Standards Act aims to raise standards in places of care such as care homes. Click on the arrow buttons below to sort these requirements under who they apply to. Care homes Staff • Care homes • The environment must promote • well-being. • Care homes must meet • minimum standards. • Care homes must be inspected • by the NCSC. • Staff • Staff must adhere to a code of • conduct. • Correct staffing levels must be • in place. The environment must promote well-being. The environment must promote well-being. The environment must promote well-being. Staff must adhere to a code of conduct. Staff must adhere to a code of conduct. Staff must adhere to a code of conduct. Care homes must meet minimum standards. Care homes must meet minimum standards. Care homes must meet minimum standards. Care homes must be inspected by the NCSC. Care homes must be inspected by the NCSC. Care homes must be inspected by the NCSC. Correct staffing levels must be in place. Correct staffing levels must be in place. Correct staffing levels must be in place. Hide answers Click here to access the Care Standards Act 2000. Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

7. Data Protection Act 1998 The Data Protection Act makes sure that organisations securely store personal information such as an individual’s address and medical history. What do you think the benefits of this piece of legislation could be for users of healthcare services? Benefit 3 Benefit 1 Benefit 2 • Provides reassurance that private information is safe. • Confidential information won’t be shared with others. • Promotes trust between the service user and professional. Click here to access the Data Protection Act 1998 Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

8.  Disability Discrimination Act 1995 This Act aims to prevent anyone with a disability being discriminated against within employment, transport, goods, facilities and services, housing and education. Click on the video icon to watch a clip about four individuals living with disability. In what ways could these individuals be helped by the Disability Discrimination Act? Click here for a task sheet to use while you watch the video. Click here to access the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

9. Race Relations Act 1976 This Act promotes equality and makes racial discrimination illegal. The Act applies to a broad range of areas, such as housing, employment and education. What positive impact could the Race Relations Act have for Rashida, a young doctor working in a hospital? Record your ideas here: Rashida works in A & E in a Cardiff hospital. She works in a mainly white team. • strong employee/employer relations • a sense of belonging • a feeling of equality for people of different racial groups Click here to access the Race Relations Act 1976. Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

10. Which Act? Match the benefits to the appropriate Act that legislates for it. Click each benefit below to highlight the colour that matches the Act on the right. Includes a code of conduct for social workers Children have the right to be healthy Allows individuals to maintain their independence The Children’s Act 2004 (1 click) Care homes will be fined if they don’t meet minimum standards Individuals can be helped to live safely in the community Standards of daily life improved for individuals in care homes The NHS and Community Health Care Act 1990 (2 clicks) Children have the right to be safe Social workers trained and regulated A needs assessment must be carried out for anyone in need of care The Care Standards Act 2000 (3 clicks) Children have the right to achieve Services should be appropriate to a child’s needs and in their best interests Care homes regularly inspected by the NCSC Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

11. National policies What is the difference between legislation and policies? Click on the arrow buttons below to sort these statements under each category. Legislation Policies • Legislation • This is government law. • It would be a criminal offence • not to comply with this. • Policies • Plans of action to help • organisations comply with the • law. • A way of doing things • Regulations Plans of action to help organisations comply with the law. Plans of action to help organisations comply with the law. Plans of action to help organisations comply with the law. A way of doing things. A way of doing things A way of doing things. This is government law. This is government law. This is government law. Regulations Regulations Regulations It would be a criminal offence not to comply with this. It would be a criminal offence not to comply with this. It would be a criminal offence not to comply with this. Hide answers Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

12. Why might a care organisation set its own policies? In response to concerns by service users To outline safe working practices Why set policies? To influence the culture of the organisation To comply with laws Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

13. Which policy? Match the benefits to the appropriate policy. Click each benefit below to highlight the colour that matches the policy on the right. Equal opportunities policy (1 click) Individuals cannot be discriminated against based on age, gender, race or disability Using equipment safely protects staff from injury or distress All interviews should be free from discrimination or bias Individuals should be selected for a post based on merit alone In a care setting, this policy protects both staff and patients from harm Helps to promote equality in the work place Recruitment policy (2 clicks) Moving and handling policy (3 clicks) Click below for example policies: Equal opportunities Recruitment Moving and handling Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation

14. Local policies You have looked at national policies and legislation and how these affect care settings, staff and service users. Now investigate what policies are in place in your local care settings. Click here to open a task sheet you can use to record your research. Module 6: The impact of national policy and legislation