UK Law/Policy

Topic 2.3 — UK Policy & Law

Mental health practice is guided by key frameworks:

• Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments, anti-discrimination).
• Care Act 2014 (duty to promote wellbeing, safeguarding).
• Health & Social Care Act 2012 (parity of esteem).
• NHS Long Term Plan (2019–2025): expanded mental health services.