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Useful Information

Adults with incapacity - managing the financial and welfare affairs of people who are unable to manage them for themselves

Child Protection and the Dental Team (link to external website)

Civil Contingencies Act

Confidentiality

Data Protection Act scams - a number of bogus agencies are operating across the UK demanding money to register organisations under the Data Protection Act

Discrimination legislation

Diverting phones in the event of a power cut - BT service: 0800 800 111

Fire inspection scams - bogus organisations charging for carrying out fire safety checks

Freedom of Information Act - a summary of key points about this legislation, on which practices need to take action

Hazardous Waste Regulations

Health & Safety scams - companies asking for a fee to ensure compliance with health and safety law

Junk mail, email and faxes, unsolicited phone calls - how to stop them

Mobile phones and hand-held devices - employers could be held liable and risk fines of up to £2,500 if they 'cause or permit' employees to use their mobile phones without a hands-free kit whilst driving

Music/TV in the waiting room - you must have a licence

Non-hazardous waste regulations

'Out Of Office' reply to emails - how to set up Outlook

Phishing scams

Practice leaflets (required under GDS and PDS contracts) (link to external website)

Smoking ban in public places & workplaces

Software licences - Copyright & Trademarks Act (criminal offence to use illegal software)

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment