Health and Social Care Act 2012: Primary legislation governing healthcare organization and delivery in England, including regulation of healthcare providers and establishment of key bodies like NHS England
National Health Service Act 2006: Foundational legislation establishing the framework for NHS services and healthcare provision in England, including commissioning and provision of services
Care Act 2014: Key legislation focusing on adult social care, including provider obligations, quality standards, and safeguarding responsibilities
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements applicable to healthcare settings
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, crucial for handling patient and healthcare data
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data, particularly relevant for healthcare information
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing decision-making and consent for individuals who may lack capacity to make their own healthcare decisions
Equality Act 2010: Legislative framework ensuring non-discrimination and equal access to healthcare services
Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009: Specific regulations governing the registration and oversight of healthcare providers by the CQC
Health and Social Care (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Detailed requirements for providers carrying out regulated healthcare activities, including fundamental standards of care
NHS Standard Contract Requirements: Contractual framework and requirements for providers delivering NHS-funded services
Professional Standards Authority Requirements: Oversight framework for healthcare professional regulators and their standards
GMC Guidelines: Professional standards and guidance for medical practitioners issued by the General Medical Council
NMC Standards: Professional standards and requirements for nurses and midwives issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
HCPC Standards: Professional standards for health and care professionals regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment relationships and workers' rights in healthcare settings
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting individuals receiving healthcare services as consumers
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requirements for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in healthcare supply chains and operations
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Framework for protecting vulnerable individuals in healthcare settings, including vetting requirements
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public sector procurement of healthcare services and contracts
