Individuals with dementia always need support. Legislation and frameworks are one way that people support these individuals with dementia. The health and quality of life of these individuals is improved by health and social care workers. They do this as part of a team, involving the work from many professionals. Finally, there are many different approaches to caring for people with dementia.
Legislation and Frameworks
There are several legislation and frameworks put in place that affect and support individuals with dementia. The legislation and frameworks includes:
• Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Single Equality Act 2010
• Putting People First
• National Dementia Strategy
Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985
The Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985 is a piece of legislation that has been passed by the government giving another adult the authority to make decisions on behalf of an individual …show more content…
For example, the right to education and the right to life. The Human Rights Act was passed in 1998 by the government setting these rights. It is important to respect people’s rights and the government allow people rights depending on their needs. People with dementia have rights as well and as individuals, they tend to be treated badly going against their rights. Rights of the individual must be respecting, even if they cannot care for themselves, the carer must respect their rights and also have their own rights respected. People with dementia have many needs. For example, they may need support with cleaning or remembering to get dressed in a morning. Important rights that people with dementia have are the right not to be treated in an inhuman way, the right to respect for private and family life and the right to liberty. (‘Society, A. (n.d.). Online information’,,
Legislation and Frameworks
There are several legislation and frameworks put in place that affect and support individuals with dementia. The legislation and frameworks includes:
• Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Single Equality Act 2010
• Putting People First
• National Dementia Strategy
Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985
The Enduring Power of Attorney Act 1985 is a piece of legislation that has been passed by the government giving another adult the authority to make decisions on behalf of an individual …show more content…
For example, the right to education and the right to life. The Human Rights Act was passed in 1998 by the government setting these rights. It is important to respect people’s rights and the government allow people rights depending on their needs. People with dementia have rights as well and as individuals, they tend to be treated badly going against their rights. Rights of the individual must be respecting, even if they cannot care for themselves, the carer must respect their rights and also have their own rights respected. People with dementia have many needs. For example, they may need support with cleaning or remembering to get dressed in a morning. Important rights that people with dementia have are the right not to be treated in an inhuman way, the right to respect for private and family life and the right to liberty. (‘Society, A. (n.d.). Online information’,,