Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation that sets out the fundamental framework for occupational health and safety in the UK, including mental health considerations in the workplace
Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007): Legislation governing the assessment, treatment and rights of people with mental health disorders, including provisions for compulsory detention and treatment
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legal framework for making decisions on behalf of people who lack mental capacity to make specific decisions for themselves
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing how personal data, including sensitive psychological information, must be handled, processed, and protected
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting individuals from discrimination, including on grounds of mental health and disability
Care Act 2014: Framework for adult social care in England, including safeguarding provisions and assessment requirements
BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct: Professional guidelines from the British Psychological Society setting ethical standards for psychological practice
HCPC Standards: Health and Care Professions Council standards defining professional conduct, performance and ethics requirements for registered practitioners
NICE Guidelines: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines providing evidence-based recommendations for mental health assessments and treatments
Safeguarding Legislation: Combined requirements from Care Act 2014 and Children Act 1989/2004 regarding protection of vulnerable individuals
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific regulations requiring employers to assess and manage risks to their employees' health and safety, including psychological risks
RIDDOR 2013: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, requiring the reporting of certain serious workplace incidents, including those affecting mental health
