An Introduction to Safeguarding Adults This template can be used as a starter file for presenting training materials in a group setting. Sections Sections can help to organize your slides or facilitate collaboration between multiple authors. On the Home tab under Slides, click Section, and then click Add Section. Notes Use the Notes pane for delivery notes or to provide additional details for the audience. You can see these notes in Presenter View during your presentation. Keep in mind the font size (important for accessibility, visibility, videotaping, and online production) Coordinated colors Pay particular attention to the graphs, charts, and text boxes. Consider that attendees will print in black and white or grayscale. Run a test print to make sure your colors work when printed in pure black and white and grayscale. Graphics, tables, and graphs Keep it simple: If possible, use consistent, non-distracting styles and colors. Label all graphs and tables.

Aim To help you recognise when a person with care and support needs is at risk of abuse or neglect in your work setting and be clear about your role to raise a concern Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Learning outcomes: Recognise the 5R’s of Safeguarding Describe what types of abuse there are Describe how to report a Safeguarding concern Making Safeguarding personal Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

5R’s / Rights 5 R’s – Rights & responsibilities, Recognition, Respond, Report, Record Basic Rights are: Privacy, Dignity, Respect, Choice, Control, Independence and Wellbeing Human Rights are: Right to life Respect for privacy and family life No torture, inhuman or degrading treatment No discrimination Liberty and security Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Recognition: Who is an adult at risk? An adult at risk is a person who has care and support needs Is experiencing, or at risk, of abuse and neglect and As a result of their care and support needs is unable to protect themselves Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Recognition; Types of abuse: Physical Sexual Psychological Financial or material Neglect and acts of omission Discriminatory Additional Context: Domestic abuse Organisational Modern slavery Self-neglect Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

When responding: Do! Treat every suspicion/allegation/disclosure seriously Call the Police/Ambulance if the person is in danger Stay calm and listen carefully to what you are being told Reassure the person that you are taking what they say seriously Consider consent Tell your manager what has happened Make a written account of what you have seen/heard Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

When responding: Don’t! Appear shocked, horrified or angry Agree to keep secrets – explain to them you have to pass the information on Interrupt the person or ask leading questions (use TED: “Tell” - “Explain” - “Describe” Talk to the person alleged to have caused harm Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Reporting Ensure the immediate safety of the person (e.g. call police) Report to your line manager Complete the information in the safeguarding referral form (What / Who/ Where/When) Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Reporting You should make an accurate record of what you have seen or heard at the time including: Date and time of the concern/incident Exactly what the person did/said, using their own words Describe the circumstances and identify anyone else who was there at the time Any injuries observed If you witnessed the incident, write down exactly what you saw The record should be factual, include the exact location Include the name (in full) printed and signature of the person recording the information Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Making Safeguarding Personal Personalised approach. Safeguarding is led by a person This approach focuses on meaningful improvements rather than an process One question to ask: What outcome is wanted or desired?

Key messages: 5 R’s – Rights & responsibilities, Recognition, Respond, Report, Record Every person has the right to live a life free from abuse and neglect Abuse can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone If I have a concern about abuse I must report it Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Telephone numbers: Safeguarding Children telephone and enquiry advice line: 01983 823434 / out of hours: 0300 3000117 If you think your line manager is involved then you must contact children/adult services Safeguarding adults telephone and enquiry advice line: 01983 814980 / out of hours: 821105 This is another option for an overview using transitions to advance through several slides.

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Give a brief overview of the presentation Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.