AIMS
To be able to care for adults at risk, keeping them safe from abuse
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand which adults need support and protection
- Know who an adult at risk is
- Know whose responsibility it is to support and protect vulnerable adults
- Understand risk factors for abuse
- Know the relevant legislation
- Be aware of all the different types of abuse
- Recognise signs of abuse
- Recognise a potential abuser
- Understand disclosure and whistleblowing procedures
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Adults at Risk of Harm
- What is Adult Support and Protection?
- Who is an Adult at Risk?
- What are the Additional Risk Factors?
Recognising Abuse/Harm
- Definition of Abuse
- Categories of Abuse
- Types of Abuse
Safeguarding
- Who is Responsible for Safeguarding?
- Who are Public Bodies or Office Holders?
- What must we do to Safeguard those at Risk?
- Person-Centred Approach
- The Code of Practice
The Abuser
- What does an Abuser look like?
- Risk Factors of Being an Abuser
- Can you Prevent a Potential Abuser from Abusing?
Legislation
- Regulations of Care Act 2001
- Adults with Incapacity Act 2000
- Health & Social Care Act 2012
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Adult Support and Protection 2007
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
Reporting Abuse
- Disclosure
- Communication Techniques during Disclosure
- Why Victims do not always Disclose
- Whistleblowing - Reporting the Abuse
- Why are Staff Afraid of Whistleblowing?
