The Law and Legislation

Information covered in this chapter

Introduction

Which laws and guidance do you need to be aware of?

Guidance 

    • Building the Right Support Action Plan 2022
    • Disclosure and Barring Service
    • Learning Disability Transition Pathway Competency Framework
    • National Disability Strategy
    • National Learning Disability Mortality Review Programme (LeDeR)
    • NHS Long Term Plan
    • The SEND Code of Practice 2001
    • Transforming Care
    • The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children
    • The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UN CPRD) 

Legislation

    • Children and Families Act
    • The Care Act
    • The Autism Act
    • The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 
    • Down Syndrome Act
    • The Equalities Act
    • Health and Care Act 
    • The Human Rights Act
    • The Mental Capacity Act
    • The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training 

Why does knowing the law help?

How does the law affect your relative? 

Seeking Legal Advice and Support

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