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Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Key legislation that restricts the extent to which liability for negligence can be excluded. Sets requirements for reasonableness in exclusion clauses. Some liabilities cannot be excluded at all under this Act.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies when caregiver services are provided to consumers. Sets requirements for fairness and transparency in contracts. Notably prohibits the exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant for employed caregivers. Establishes basic health and safety obligations and statutory duties that cannot be contracted out of.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Critical legislation when caring for individuals with reduced mental capacity. Governs consent and decision-making processes for vulnerable individuals.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Focuses on protection of vulnerable adults, including DBS checking requirements. Statutory safeguarding obligations cannot be waived.

Common Law Principles: Encompasses fundamental legal principles including duty of care, negligence, and reasonableness of exclusion clauses in contracts.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of personal and medical information, including privacy considerations in caregiving contexts.

Care Standards Act 2000: Applicable to professional caregiving services, establishing quality of care standards that must be maintained.