As society we are supported and protected by a governing set of rules and regulations which are enshrined as rules, which we commonly know as laws. If you have autism the following laws are designed to protect you:
- Autism Act 2009
- The Autism Strategy – Think Autism
- The statutory guidance by the Department of Health in supporting the fulfilling of the Autism Strategy
- The Care Act 2014– the duty to promote well being
- The Equality Act 2010 – the duty to make reasonable adjustments
- The Care and Support (Assessments) Regulations 2014
- The Human Rights Act (Article 8) – The Right to Family Life
- The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (in relation to the NICE standards (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence))
- Mental capacity act 2005
- Working together to safeguard children 2018
- Keeping children safe in education 2021
In relation to Welfare Benefit legislation the following sections may be of interest: