This section provides a summary of key regulatory legislation pertaining to the care sector.

This legislation is constantly being changed and updated, as such this information resource will be developed and maintained to keep current with those changes wherever possible*.

Don't forget you can also browse our care sector glossary for explanations of any terminology you are unfamiliar with, or use the useful organisations resource to learn more about specific regulators and other agencies relating to the care sector.

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Health and Social Care Act 2008

Care Standards Act 2000

Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Health and Social Care Act 2003

Health and Social (Reform) Bill (2009)

Health and Personal Social Services Order 2003

Adoption and Children Act 2002

Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001

Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA)

Police Act 1997

Children Act 1989

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