Overview

This course allows you to complete one section at a time. You will learn about safeguarding - its aims and key principles; what are abuse and neglect – their definitions, different types and how you should respond; and what is Mental Capacity - and the implications for supporting vulnerable adults.

On completion of the course, you will automatically get a certificate, containing your name, CPD hours, the date and learning objectives.

The course contains additional resource materials, useful links and refresher guides.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will understand:

• The legal duties to safeguard adults
• What is meant by adult safeguarding
• The importance of avoiding risk averse practice
• The aims of adult safeguarding and the six safeguarding principles
• ‘Person-centred’ and ‘outcomes-focused’ safeguarding practice
• What is meant by abuse and who is at risk
• Why a person might abuse another and when it is more likely to happen
• The patterns of abuse
• The different types of abuse and neglect and features of each
• The importance of balancing safeguarding with empowerment
• What you should do if you suspect abuse or neglect
• How to respond to a disclosure
• What to say to an adult at risk
• What to do in an emergency
• The importance of good record keeping