should do to protect the welfare of the children. It outlines that local authorities have a duty to investigate if they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is in significant harm. This act defines “harm” as ill-treatment (including sexual abuse and non-physical) or the impairment of health (both physical and mental) or development (physical‚ intellectual‚ emotional‚ social or behavioural). “Significant” is not defined in the act‚ although it does say that Courts should compare the health
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This paper will discuss Mrs Smith’s safeguarding alert concerns‚ by taking into account professional‚ legal and ethical aspects of care. The legal requirements will explore the Mental Health Act 1983‚ as amended 2007‚ the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005‚ Human Rights 1998 Act principles‚ safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse and the deprivation of liberty safeguards (Dols). A range of research literature and theories on dementia‚ recovery for older people‚ partnership and collaborative practice
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may well be the experiencing emotional abuse. Emotional abuse involves the “persistent maltreatment of a child such as to cause severe and persistent effect on their emotional development.” HM Government (2006:39). This may include conveying a feeling of worthlessness; being unloved; inappropriate expectations of a child’s ability or level of responsibility‚ which are out of kilter with that child’s age and stage and being witness to the maltreatment and abuse of others. 2. Leroy’s demeanor
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Dawn Morris 17.11.14 Safeguarding Children 1.1 Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. U N C R C- United Nations Convention on Right of Child Agreement between several countries. UK and France first to join Started in 1989. 41 articles/rights. Right to be listened to Right to have their say Right to be protected from harm The Children Act 1989 revised in 2004‚ emphasised the right that
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Unit 4222-205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (HSC 024) Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse: 1. Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self neglect Neglect by others Physical Abuse – includes hitting‚ slapping‚ kicking‚ pushing‚ mis-use of medication‚ inappropriate restraint or inappropriate sanctions. Sexual Abuse – includes rape and sexual assault‚ contact
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Serious Failures to Protect Individuals From Abuse Harold Shipman Harold Shipman graduated from Leeds school of medicine in 1970‚ and moved to Todmorden in 1974 to practice as a GP. In 1975 he was caught forging prescriptions for pethidine for his own use‚ and was fined £600 and ordered to attend a drug rehabilitation clinic. For the following years‚ he worked in several temporary jobs before securing a position as a GP in 1977 and eventually setting up his own surgery in Hyde in 1993. Dr. Linda
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children and young people Outcome 1 Understand the main legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people 1.1 Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people The Children’s Act 1989 The Children’s Act 1989 gave every child the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and the right to inquiries to safeguard their welfare. Every Child Matters Every Child
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Animal Abuse 1 Animal abuse from starvation James Rumbaugh Com 150 May 9‚ 2010 Myrene Magabo Animal Abuse 2 Animal abuse from starvation is happening all around us and could be helped by taking the time to call and report the situation. Starvation
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CT298. Principles in safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse. * Physical abuse. Physical abuse is causing pain injury or impairment to a venerable adult. * Sexual abuse. Rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consented‚ or could not consent or was pressured into consenting. * Emotional abuse. Threats of harm‚ controlling‚ intimidation verbal abuse‚ isolation or withdrawal from services or supportive
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 Physical abuse is non accidental harm caused to a body. Examples include punching‚ kicking‚ slapping and pinching. Sexual abuse is the involvement of a vulnerable adult in sexual activities or relationship. Examples include inappropriate touching‚ kissing and indecent exposure. Emotional/Psychological abuse is behaviour that is harmful to emotional health and mental wellbeing. Examples includes threats of harm‚ humiliation and
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