AIMS
To be able to care for adults at risk, keeping them safe from harm and abuse
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand who safeguarding is aimed at
- Know who an adult at risk is
- Know whose responsibility it is to safeguard
- Understand risk factors for abuse
- Understand 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
- Responsibilities of Care Providers
- What is Safeguarding?
- Who is Safeguarding Aimed at?
- Who is an Adult at Risk?
- What are the factors for Abuse?
Recognising Abuse
- Definition of Abuse
- Categories of Abuse
- Types of Abuse
Safeguarding
- Who is Responsible for Safeguarding?
- Who are Local Services?
- What Must We Do to Safeguard Adults at Risk?
- Person centred Care Approach
- The Six Safeguarding Key Principles
The Abuser
- That Does an Abuser Look Like?
- Risk factors of being and Abuser
- Can you Prevent a Potential Abuser from Abusing?
Legislations
- The Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Duty of Candour)
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- The Equality Act 2010
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act & DBS 2006
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA)
- The Care Standards Act 2000
Reporting Abuse
- Disclosure
- Communication Techniques During Disclosure
- Why Victims do not Always Disclose
- Whistleblowing
- Why Staff Are Afraid of Whistleblowing
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