Carers & Disabled Children Act 2000
This Act makes provision about the assessment of carers’ needs; to provide for services to help carers; to provide for the making of payments to carers and disabled children aged 16 or 17 in lieu of the provision of services to them and for connected purposes
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Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004
The Act gives carers new rights to information - Section 1 of the Act places a duty on local authorities to inform Carers of their right to a Carers Assessment. Ensures that work, life-long learning and leisure are considered when a carer is assessed - Section 2 means that when a Carer's Assessment is being completed it must take into account whether the carer works or wishes to work, any courses the carer is taking or wishes to take, and any other leisure activities the carer undertakes or wishes to undertake. Gives local authorities new powers to gain the help of housing, health, education and other local authorities in providing support to carers - Section 3 states that if the local authority requests another authority to plan services, that authority must give that request due consideration.
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Carers (Recognition & Services) Act 1995
This Act is the first piece of legislation which recognises the role of informal and provides for the assessment of the ability of carers to provide care.
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Children
Current government legislation affecting Children is listed along with explanatory notes on each of the Acts.
3 articles
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Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 replaces the existing anti- discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with. It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality.
Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know as a carer? (pdf)
Other Acts
Current government legislation which may affect carers is listed along with explanatory notes on each of the Acts is included.
Acts include:
Green Paper on Adult Social Care
Work and Families Bill
Mental Capacity Act 2005
7 articles
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Work and Families Act 2006
This Act, which came into force in October 2006, makes provision for improved maternity and adoption leave for women. It also extends the right to request flexible working for Carers.
Work & Families Act 2006
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