Legal Framework for working with young people

Introduction

• Relevant legislation
• Professional guidelines

Core Elements of the framework

• Who is a Young Person? Definition and context
• Safeguarding v Privacy
• The 5Rs of Safeguarding
• The Welfare of the Child is Paramount
• Multi-agency working
• Early help and prevention

Understanding Consent, Capacity, and Decision-Making Rights

• Consent
• Decision-making
• Capacity and the MCA 2005
• Best interests decisions and legal protections

Confidentiality and Information Sharing

• Respecting children’s rights
• The 7 Golden Rules of Information Sharing
• Balancing Confidentiality and Safeguarding

Recognising the Rights and Entitlements of Young People in Healthcare

• In-depth look at various components

Supporting Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Closer look at legal frameworks that support multi-agency collaboration
• Roles in Multi-Agency Collaboration
• Multi-Agency Collaboration in practice