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Safeguarding Adults

This half day course has been designed as a basic awareness course and is aimed at anyone who may have regular contact with, or provide support to, vulnerable adults. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the knowledge required in order to support an individual in danger of abuse or neglect in accordance with Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA). 
 
The course will examine the background to safeguarding and look at the definitions and recommendations included in “no secrets”. The course will also explore what abuse is, the different forms of abuse, who may be at risk and the strategies to use to avoid abuse. 
 
The course also provides an overview of POVA legislation, how it interacts with both organisational policies and procedures and the responsibilities of those who work with vulnerable adults.
 
 
Aims:
 
To provide an understanding of the knowledge required in order to support an individual in danger of abuse or neglect. To raise awareness of current POVA Legislation, policies and procedures.
 
Objectives:
 
  • Define abuse
  • Identify the different form of abuse
  • List members of the community who may be at risk from abuse
  • Explain how to monitor individuals who may be at risk from abuse
  • Recognise and list the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect
  • Explain how to respond to suspected abuse or neglect
  • Discuss the responsibilities of those who work with vulnerable adults
  • Outline how to access current legislation

 

 


Created on: 23/11/2009
Last updated: 27/01/2010


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