right to freedom of thought,conscience and religion
This act applies to all public authorities.
right to life
services like the NHS provide medication and treatments to preserve life. Decisions to turn off a life-support machine cannot be made by an individual practitioner, permission has to be given by court
right to respect, privacy and family life
Privacy can be maintained by staff not discussing residents care where they can be overheard. People with physical or learning disability’s to live as independently as possible and to have a family life
right to liberty and security
an individual cannot be detained or deprived of their freedom unless they have committed a serious crime or have been assessed under the mental health act as being a danger to themselves or others
right to freedom from discrimination
these rights are further supported under the equality act
right to freedom of expression
everyone has their own opinion and should be able to express them. eg, service users have the right to choice an to consumption about their care and treatment
right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
every person has the right to their own faith and beliefs and they should be respected
