General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation incorporated into UK law that governs how personal information can be shared and what consents are needed when providing references
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation that complements GDPR and provides framework for data protection requirements in recommendation letters
Equality Act 2010: Legislation to ensure the recommendation letter avoids any discriminatory statements based on protected characteristics
Defamation Act 2013: Ensures statements made in the recommendation letter are truthful and not libelous
Care Standards Act 2000: Sets out standards for care services and should be considered when describing caregiver's compliance with industry standards
Health and Social Care Act 2008: Provides regulatory framework for health and social care services, relevant when discussing caregiver's professional competencies
Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations: Regulatory standards that govern care services and should be referenced when discussing caregiver's compliance with industry requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes the duty of care in providing employment references and recommendations
Common law duty of care: Legal obligation to ensure accuracy and fairness in the recommendation letter
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation concerning the protection of vulnerable individuals, relevant when discussing caregiver's work with vulnerable persons
Care Act 2014: Framework for adult social care that may be relevant if the caregiver worked with vulnerable adults
