Appendix 2 - legal context

Adult Social Care processes are governed in part by: 

•  The  Care Act 2014 and regulations under the Care Act including the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2015.
• The Care and Support Statutory Guidance issued under the Care Act by the Department of Health in 2014 (as amended) 

Local authority duties to achieve best value derive from:  

 Other legislation relevant to this policy includes but is not limited to: 

•  The Data Protection Act 2018
• The Equality Act 2010
• The Human Rights Act 1998
• The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA)
• The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019
• The Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA)