Sources of information and advice about own role in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse
- Training.
- Reviews.
- Statutory reports and legislation.
- Social Services.
- CQC.
Where could you get information and advice on your role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals and preventing abuse or neglect?
∎ Social services: the adults’ services department of your local authority will be able to provide advice and support on safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.
What are local systems for safeguarding?
Local systems are those that are in place in your region and can include: Local authority – this includes social services who must make enquiries about reports of abuse and safeguarding boards. Police – have a legal responsibility to protect vulnerable people.
What is the role of safeguarding and protection in person Centred practice?
Safeguarding is a term that encompasses a wide range of measures and principles that ensure that basic human rights of individuals are protected. More specifically, safeguarding aims to make sure that vulnerable adults, young adults and children can live their lives free from abuse, harm and neglect.
What are the national policies that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse?
Legislative and policy framework
- No Secrets.
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
- The Independent Safeguarding Authority.
- Mental Capacity Act (2005)
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
- Dignity in Care.
- ADASS Safeguarding Adults National Framework.
- The Equality Act.
Where can you get advice and support about safeguarding?
The Safeguarding Coordinator can get advice from the central safeguarding team at NHS England or, for out of hours reports, they can contact the emergency social services safeguarding team in the local authority.
What are the three basic principles for safeguarding information NHS?
Improve understanding of the different roles and responsibilities of safeguarding partners to reduce negative attitudes. Ensure all staff understand the basic principles of confidentiality, data protection, human rights and mental capacity in relation to information-sharing.
Who has overall responsibility for safeguarding in the area?
Who is responsible for safeguarding? The primary responsibility for safeguarding children and young people rests with their parents and carers. Our services help them keep their children safe. There may be times when we have to refer a child, young person or an adult to statutory services.
Whose responsibility is it to follow safeguarding procedures?
Local Authorities have statutory responsibility for safeguarding. In partnership with health they have a duty to promote wellbeing within local communities. Cooperate with each of its relevant partners in order to protect adults experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect.
What are the 5 main safeguarding issues?
What are Safeguarding Issues? Examples of safeguarding issues include bullying, radicalisation, sexual exploitation, grooming, allegations against staff, incidents of self-harm, forced marriage, and FGM. These are the main incidents you are likely to come across, however, there may be others.
What are the 5 R’s in safeguarding?
What are the 5 Rs of safeguarding?
- Recognise.
- Respond.
- Report.
- Record.
- Refer.
What legislation applies to safeguarding?
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Protection of Freedoms Bill. This Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (SVGA) 2006 was passed to help avoid harm, or risk of harm, by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their work.
Which acts inform current safeguarding adults policy and Procedures?
The Care Act 2014 sets out a clear legal framework for how local authorities and other parts of the system should protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
Where can legislation for safeguarding adults be found?
The main piece of legislation governing safeguarding adults is the Care Act 2014 which sets out a clear legal framework for how local authorities and other parts of the system should protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
What are the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding?
Work in a way that prevents and protects those you support. To be aware of the signs of abuse or neglect. Recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. Record and report any concerns or incidents.
What are the 7 golden rules of information sharing?
Necessary, Proportionate, Relevant, Adequate, Accurate, Timely and Secure. Ensure the information you share is necessary for the purpose for which you share it. You should share it only with those people who need to have it, your information is accurate, up-to-date, shared in a timely fashion and also shared securely.
The role of adult social care staff is to help people to make choices and support them to manage any risks. Adult social care staff should also recognise that others can help to keep people safe, and an intervention from statutory services is not always required.
What are the 4 R’s of safeguarding?
The ‘Four Rs’ of Safeguarding Adults
- Prevention – It is better to take action before harm occurs.
- Protection – Support and representation for those in greatest need.
- Partnership – Local solutions through services working with their communities.
- Accountability – Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding.
What are the 4 main areas of abuse?
Most States recognize four major types of maltreatment: physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Additionally, many States identify abandonment, parental substance use, and human trafficking as abuse or neglect.
What do I need to know about safeguarding?
Safeguarding means protecting a citizen’s health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care. Safeguarding children, young people and adults is a collective responsibility.
When should you raise a safeguarding alert?
If a child is suffering or at risk of significant harm, you can raise a safeguarding alert, giving the appropriate information to the right people.
What action should you take if you suspect a person has been abused?
If you know or suspect someone is being abused, report the abuse to civil authorities. Then help the person get in touch with other resources for protection and healing, including medical help, Church leaders, and professional counselors.
What actions to take if harm or abuse is suspected or disclosed?
Tell them you cannot keep what they are telling you a secret as you have a duty to protect them from harm. Listen carefully to what they are telling you. Reassure them that they will be involved in decisions about what will happen. Do not be judgmental or jump to conclusions.
Who is involved in safeguarding adults?
The Department of Health and Social Care is responsible for government policy and legislation on safeguarding adults at risk.
Where can I find legislation and national policies relating to safeguarding adults with care and support needs?
The Main Legislation and National Safeguarding Policies You Need to Know. There are a handful of policies, legislation and statutory guidance documents the Department for Education (DfE) have created. They update these documents regularly and apply to everyone who’s responsible for children’s safety.
Which steps should be followed when you first become aware of an abusive situation?
Do not confront the person you think is responsible for the abuse. Do not disturb or destroy anything that may be evidence. Do not start to investigate the situation. If the person is immediate danger, you should call the emergency services by dialling 999.
The six principles are:
Prevention – informing people about abuse, what to look for and how to report it. Proportionality – supporting the person without being over-protective. Protection – providing support for those in most need. Partnership – services working together, helping to detect any indicators of abuse.
What are the three basic principles for safeguarding information NHS?
Improve understanding of the different roles and responsibilities of safeguarding partners to reduce negative attitudes. Ensure all staff understand the basic principles of confidentiality, data protection, human rights and mental capacity in relation to information-sharing.
What do you think are the key things to consider when sharing information with others?
Consider safety and well-being: Base your information sharing decisions on considerations of the safety and wellbeing of the individual and others who may be affected by their actions; Necessary, proportionate, relevant, accurate, timely and secure.
What do you need to consider when sharing information?
Necessary, proportionate, relevant, accurate, timely and secure – ensure that the information you share is necessary for the purpose for which you are sharing it, is shared only with those people who need to have it, is accurate and up-to-date, is shared in a timely fashion, and is shared securely.
Who is responsible for reporting concerns about abuse and neglect?
If you are in immediate danger, contact the police. If you suspect abuse, exploitation or neglect is happening to someone, report your concerns to the Adult Protection Gateway Service. The service is available in the local Health and Social Care Trust. You can also tell the police.
These are some of the fundamental duties of the social worker: Identify individuals and groups in need of support. Assess the needs, circumstances, and support systems of clients. Work with clients to determine achievable, actionable goals and plans to meet them.
Please call the 24 hour Safeguarding helpline on 020 3373 0440.
If you want to:
- Report abuse.
- Find out more information.
- Raise a concern because you are worried about an adult at risk of abuse or neglect.
What agencies can support adults with care and support needs in keeping themselves safe UK?
This must include the local authority, the NHS and the police. The Board should meet regularly to discuss and act upon local safeguarding issues. They should also develop shared plans for safeguarding and how best to protect adults in vulnerable situations.
Which documents should be used to record safeguarding concerns?
The child protection file should be started as soon as you become aware of any concerns. It is recommended that DSLs ensure that several blank files are made available in preparation, so that record keeping can be appropriate from the beginning.
Which acts inform current safeguarding adults Policy and Procedures?
The Care Act 2014 sets out a clear legal framework for how local authorities and other parts of the system should protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
Whose responsibility is it to follow safeguarding procedures?
Local Authorities have statutory responsibility for safeguarding. In partnership with health they have a duty to promote wellbeing within local communities. Cooperate with each of its relevant partners in order to protect adults experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect.