Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Primary healthcare legislation that sets out the fundamental standards of quality and safety that healthcare providers must meet
Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009: Regulations governing the registration and ongoing compliance requirements for healthcare providers
Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001: Legislation establishing the framework for nursing regulation and professional standards
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Ensures equal treatment for agency workers in terms of basic working and employment conditions
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements for workers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Establishes minimum pay requirements for workers in the UK
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines basic employment rights including contracts, unfair dismissal, and redundancy
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data, particularly sensitive healthcare information
Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Controls access to medical reports for employment purposes
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulates exposure to hazardous substances in healthcare settings
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Covers safe handling practices particularly relevant in nursing care
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Framework for protecting vulnerable adults and children in care settings
Care Act 2014: Modern framework for adult social care including safeguarding provisions
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Protects and empowers people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality in employment and service provision
Employment Agencies Act 1973: Primary legislation governing the conduct of employment agencies
Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003: Detailed regulations on how employment agencies must operate
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Regulates the disclosure of criminal records in employment contexts
DBS Requirements: Mandatory criminal record checking procedures for healthcare workers
National Insurance and Income Tax Regulations: Tax and NI compliance requirements for agency workers and employers
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors and intermediaries in the healthcare sector
NMC Professional Standards: Regulatory standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for nursing practice
