Safeguarding Adults
Duration: 1 Day
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Safeguarding is everybody’s business. This crucial course ensures that all staff working in health and social care understand their role in protecting vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. It covers the legislative framework, primarily the Care Act 2014, and the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
Delegates will learn how to recognise the different types and signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosures, and the strict procedures for reporting and whistleblowing. The training emphasizes a person-centred approach, ensuring that the individual’s wishes and well-being are at the forefront of any safeguarding concern.
Course Aims
- Understand the principles of the Care Act 2014 relating to safeguarding.
- Identify the different types of abuse and neglect.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate an adult is at risk.
- Understand the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Learn how to respond appropriately to a disclosure of abuse.
- Understand the procedures for reporting concerns and whistleblowing.
Course Content
- The Care Act 2014 and safeguarding principles.
- Who is an ‘adult at risk’?
- The 10 types of abuse (including physical, emotional, financial, neglect, modern slavery).
- Recognising the signs and indicators of abuse.
- Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP).
- The link between mental capacity and safeguarding.
- Responding to disclosures (what to do and what not to do).
- Recording and reporting procedures.
- Whistleblowing and the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course cover Level 1, 2, or 3 safeguarding?
This course covers the core competencies generally required for all care staff (often referred to as Level 1 and 2). It provides a comprehensive foundation for recognizing and reporting concerns.
Do you cover the Mental Capacity Act in this course?
We touch upon the MCA as it relates to safeguarding and consent, but we highly recommend our dedicated Mental Capacity Act course for a thorough understanding of the legislation.