Health and Social Care Act 2008: Primary legislation governing health and social care services in England, setting standards for care quality and safety
Care Act 2014: Framework for adult social care, establishing statutory principles for wellbeing and safeguarding
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation protecting and empowering people who may lack capacity to make certain decisions
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Framework for vetting people working with vulnerable adults and reporting safeguarding concerns
Equality Act 2010: Protection against discrimination and promotion of equality in service provision
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Requirements for handling personal and sensitive data of care recipients
Employment Rights Act 1996: Helps define and distinguish between employment and self-employment status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules and self-employment status
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety obligations
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific requirements for risk assessment and health and safety management
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Requirements for handling hazardous substances in care settings (COSHH)
Care Quality Commission Regulations: Professional standards and requirements for care providers set by the CQC
Medicines Act 1968: Legislation governing the administration and handling of medications
Mental Health Act 1983: Framework for treatment of persons with mental health conditions
Human Rights Act 1998: Fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected in care provision
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protection of service users' rights as consumers of care services
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing contracts between service providers and consumers
Insurance Requirements: Mandatory Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance requirements for self-employed carers
