A wide range of legislation underpins our health, social care and adult protection systems, designed to safeguard and protect older people and to place duties on organisations and individuals delivering services. 

This guide aims to help practitioners be more aware of the law available to support them in their day-to-day work and whilst it is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice, nor a definitive statement of the law, it offers a detailed overview, providing context and helpful examples of the ways in which they can use the law.