Understanding Financial Abuse in Care

• Define financial abuse and its impact on vulnerable individuals.
• Identify risk factors and recognise the warning signs of financial exploitation.
• Explore common methods used to exploit individuals in care, including theft, coercion, fraud, and misuse of power of attorney.

Identifying and Responding to Financial Abuse

• Detect indicators of financial abuse in care environments.
• Develop communication strategies to encourage disclosure from victims.
• Learn the correct procedures for documenting and reporting suspected financial abuse.

Preventative Strategies for Financial Abuse

• Implement financial safeguarding policies within care settings.
• Train staff to recognise, report, and prevent financial exploitation.
• Utilise technology solutions and financial audits to monitor and protect service users’ assets.

Legislative Frameworks and Case Studies

• Understand UK legal protections, including the Care Act 2014, the Fraud Act 2006, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Explore real-life case studies to examine how financial abuse occurs and how to intervene effectively.
• Learn about the consequences of non-compliance and best practices for building a culture of accountability.