UNIT 5 SAFEGUARDING Question: 1.1 & 1.2 Safeguarding or (SOVA) is in place for the protection of vulnerable adults and you need to know what abuse is and how to recognise the signs of abuse. There are seven categories of that can be defined and recognise. ACTIONS PHYSICAL ABUSE SIGNS & SYMPTONS Physical abuse can be hitting‚ slapping‚ pushing‚ dragging‚ forcing limbs and putting them into to situations and actions
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forms of physical and mental violence‚ abuse‚ neglect‚ injury‚ maltreatment or exploration including sexual abuse from all persons responsible for caring for the child. The Education Act (2002) to ensure all children are safe at school this act sets out the responsibilities of everybody in the school setting. Children’s Act 2004 – this act provides the framework for Every Child Matters and also identifies the needs of working in a integrated manner when safeguarding children. Children’s Act 1989 – where
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Sexual Abuse. Sexual abuse is when a sexual activity that is NOT consented is performed on an individual/individuals‚ it is an abuse of power or position. This can include sexual penetration with any part of the body‚ touching parts of the body in an inappropriate manner‚ exploitation‚ exposure to forms of pornographic scenes‚ exposing sexual rituals and even making threats of a sexual nature. Sexual Abuse. Sexual abuse is when a sexual activity that is NOT consented is performed on an individual/individuals
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HOW TO SAFEGUARD THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN Every child or young person has the undeniable right to grow and develop in a safe environment that safeguards them from abuse and maltreatment‚ to enable them to have the best available life chances to develop into young adults. There is no single piece of legislation for safeguarding children in the UK but lots of laws and guidelines which are changing all the time with new legislation. This is passed by Westminster‚ the Welsh Assembly Government‚
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care SAFEGUARDING This booklet is designed to be used as a reminder and reference for people who work in the care profession The following are all types of abuse and their definition. Physical abuse: hitting‚ slapping‚ kicking. Sexual abuse: unwanted advances‚ indecent exposure‚ harassment of a sexual nature. Emotional/psychological abuse: intimidation‚ blaming. Financial abuse: misappropriation of monies/funds
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R6022856: Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults Candidate Linda Goldsmith It is a tragic fact that that almost all disclosures of abuse are true. It is a care workers responsibility to contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse. In order to ensure good professional practice it is essential for workers in care settings to know how society handles abuse‚ how to recognise it and what to do about it. It is important for care workers to respond effectively to any concerns
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vulnerable adults. People may have low self esteem and may accept bad things that happen to them. Their illness‚ condition or age can be factors. Adults become dependant on their abusers after a long period of time. Physical signs is an indicator of abuse. People who are bruised‚ may have broken bones‚poor hygiene‚ personal hygiene‚ weight fluctuation‚ they also may turn to alcohol and become dependant on it and then they may get aggressive‚burn marks on the body‚ unexplained injuries‚ gynaecological
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action that need to be made is the responsibly of somebody else. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone. According to Gov.uk (2014) safeguarding is a term used to describe how adults and children are protected from various types of abuse and neglect. It is a key responsibility of local authorities as well as a shared priority of many public services including clinicians‚ social workers‚ care managers‚ specialist safeguarding staff and the police. England.nhs.uk (2017) states that multidisciplinary
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The importance of safeguarding children and young people All adults‚ and in particular those who work with children‚ have a responsibility to safeguard children and young people from harm. We need to recognise that we have a duty to ensure arrangements are in place for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. We need to carry out this duty through our teaching and learning‚ pastoral care and extended school activities. All members of the school community‚ including volunteers
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Who is Vulnerable? Older People An individual with a learning disability or mental heath problems. A disabled individual Pregnant women Anyone who is different Who may abuse? Paid staff or volunteers Family members Neighbors‚ friends or others in the vulnerable adults/children network. What may make you suspicious? A change in an individual’s behavior‚ such as withdrawing‚ self harm‚ aggressiveness‚ conflict of stories‚ fear or abusive towards others etc. Unexplained
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