Safeguarding

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About the course

Safeguarding vulnerable adults is a critical responsibility for all care professionals. This course covers the principles of safeguarding, how to identify abuse, and the steps to take if you suspect someone is at risk. You will learn about legal responsibilities, different forms of abuse, and how to create a safe, supportive environment for those in your care.

What will you learn

Understanding Safeguarding: Learn what safeguarding means and why it is important in care settings.
Recognizing Signs of Abuse: Understand the different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, and financial, and how to identify potential signs.
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Gain knowledge of the legal frameworks that govern safeguarding and your role within them.
Reporting and Recording: Learn the correct procedures for reporting concerns and how to document them appropriately.
Promoting a Safe Environment: Understand how to create a protective and nurturing environment that reduces the risk of abuse.

Course Content

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Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding and Definitions of Abuse 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Why Safeguarding is Important

Definition of Abuse

Definition of Neglect

Who Abuses?

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Policies and Procedures

Knowledge check – Sorting Questions: Understanding Safegaurding and Definitions of Abuse

Module 2: Safeguarding Legislation and Principles 3 Topics

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Safeguarding Legislation

Safeguarding Adult Boards

The Six Safeguarding Principles

Module 3: Types of Abuse, Risk Factors, and Indicators 3 Topics

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Risk Factors for Abuse

Types of Abuse

Indicators of Abuse

Module 4: Safeguarding in Practice: Person-centred Care and Wellbeing 3 Topics

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Making Safeguarding Personal

Person-centred Care

Restrictive Practices

Module 5: Reporting, Investigations, and Whistleblowing 4 Topics

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What to Do if a Client Discloses Abuse

What to Do if You Suspect Abuse or Neglect

Safeguarding Investigations

Whistleblowing

Case Study 2 Topics

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Safeguarding in Action

Discussion Points for Learners

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References

References

NHS Digital, Safeguarding Adults Collection (SAC).
- This data highlights the number of safeguarding concerns raised in England, Emphasising the importance of safeguarding in protecting vulnerable adults.
- URL: NHS Digital Safeguarding Adults
Action on Elder Abuse, UK.
- This source provides statistics and insights into the prevalence of abuse among vulnerable adults in the UK, underscoring the importance of safeguarding legislation.
- URL: Action on Elder Abuse
World Health Organization (WHO). (2021). Dementia: A Public Health Priority.
- The WHO report on dementia reveals the vulnerability of individuals with dementia, with around 50% experiencing some form of abuse, highlighting the critical need for safeguarding.
- URL: WHO Dementia and Abuse
Making Safeguarding Personal, Local Government Association.
- This resource discusses the importance of Person-centred care in safeguarding, including the need to involve individuals in decisions about their care.
- URL: Making Safeguarding Personal
Whistleblowing Charity Protect, Safeguarding and Whistleblowing in Social Care.
- This source highlights the importance of whistleblowing in safeguarding and provides statistics on care workers’ confidence in reporting concerns.
- URL: Protect – Whistleblowing Facts