This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to identify, respond to, and prevent abuse of vulnerable adults, ensuring safe, dignified, and person-centred care in line with UK safeguarding legislation.
Understand the principles of safeguarding adults and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals.
Recognise the different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect, and discriminatory abuse.
Learn how to identify signs and indicators of abuse and neglect in care settings.
Understand how to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including disclosures.
Develop knowledge of reporting procedures and escalation pathways in line with organisational policies.
Understand the importance of multi-agency working and information sharing in safeguarding.
Gain awareness of risk factors and prevention strategies to reduce harm.
Learn about professional boundaries, duty of care, and accountability.
Understand whistleblowing procedures and how to act on concerns about poor practice.
Develop skills in accurate documentation and record-keeping for safeguarding incidents.
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, support workers, carers, and managers working with vulnerable adults in healthcare, residential care, community care, and support settings.
Duration: 1/2 Day
Mode: In-person training only
Assessment: Case studies, practical scenarios, and written assessment
Participants will receive a Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).
Care Act 2014
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005
Human Rights Act 1998
Health and Social Care Act 2008
Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)
CQC Fundamental Standards
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