Safeguarding Adults- work book amended July 25 2013维护成人工作书修订七月二十五日2013.pptVIP

July 2013 Safeguarding Adults Basic Awareness Workbook SAFEGUARDINGAbuse of anyone by anyone is wrong This workbook is designed to provide Safeguarding Adults Awareness Training. You should work through on your own or with colleagues and then discuss with your manager. Anyone who is unsure of any answers should discuss the matter further with their line Manager. Once the course is completed please go through the workbook with your line Manager. The Workbook should take between 2 – 3 hours to complete. Introduction A vulnerable adult is a person who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness, and who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation. (See No Secrets - Section 2.3) Some groups in society are more at risk A vulnerable adult may include ? Examples of a vulnerable adult are? What is abuse? Abuse is often (but not always) a crime. Abuse can be perpetrated by anyone, anywhere. There is often more than one type of abuse in any situation. Abuse is not always intentional – it can often be a result of ignorance. We all have a duty to report any concerns or suspicions that a vulnerable adult may have been or may be being abused. Vulnerable adults are not only more likely to experience abuse but often find it difficult to access services and support to help them live safer lives.Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human or civil rights by any other person or persons. Give three examples of each of the following types of abuse. Physical - Psychological / emotional - Financial / legal - Sexual - Neglect / self neglect - Acts of omission - Discriminatory - Institutional - Signs and IndicatorsWhat are the signs and indicators that would alert you to possible abuse? Give examples . . An example has been given to assist you. Physical - Psychological - Sex