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1. I am aware of several legal and organisational requirements relating to equality, diversity, discrimination, rights and confidentiality which may influence parts of my job role and contribute to health and safety practices within my in my workplace.

 All individuals have the right not to be discriminated against within my workplace: Equal Opportunities Act 2004, Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Disability Discrimination Act 2005
 All individuals within my workplace have rights and freedom to exercise there rights: Human Rights Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
 All individuals have the right to access information about themselves and not have this information shared without consent: Data Protection Act 1998
 All individuals have the right to work / Live in a safe environment including Control of substances hazardous to health: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
 All individuals have the right to be protected from abuse: Whistle Blowing / Adult Protection Protocols / Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
 All individuals have the right to specialist services and or support to make their own choices: Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
 All individuals should receive support in line with national minimum standards and from qualified staff: Care standards act 2000
 Staff are protected via the European Working time Directives 1998

The Care Quality Commission is my regulating body, who set minimum standards for my workplace and organisation to adhere to. They are in place to ensure that practices are audited (documentation and actual support practices), monitored and stipulate when improvements are needed. I am also aware of in house auditing systems called RPV’s (Responsible Person Visits) these are carried out 1 x monthly and highlight standards form CQC not being met. An action plan will then detail timescales for completion. My organisation provides comprehensive induction and ongoing training to all
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