Unit 104 - Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people)

The unit that follows focuses on abuse and the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Some things that will be discussed are not pleasant but it is really important that you understand the role of a worker in social care and health in protecting and safeguarding people you may work with. If you feel that you are unable to do this unit for personal reasons or you need to leave the group during the session please make sure that you have spoken to your tutor before leaving for the day.

Learning Objectives By the end of the session you will: Understand protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people)

Assessment Criteria “What is it?” 1.1 Define “Protection of Vulnerable Adults” 1.2 Define “ safeguarding Children 1.3 Explain the term “harm abuse and neglect” in the context of a) protecting vulnerable adults b) safeguarding children 1.4 Give examples of the indicators of harm abuse and neglect

Assessment Criteria “What can I do about it?” 1.5 Identify what actions should be taken if there are concerns about harm, abuse and neglect 1.6 Describe the boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information

Assessment Criteria “Who can help me?” 1.7 Explain who is responsible for protecting vulnerable adults and safeguarding children 1.8 Identify what organisations should do to protect vulnerable adults and safeguard children 1.9 Identify sources of support and information in relation to protection and safeguarding

Most people who experience abuse know and trust the abuser True or False? Those who abuse children are usually strangers FALSE Most people who experience abuse know and trust the abuser M

True or False? People with disabilities are more likely to become victims of abuse TRUE They are usually more dependent on others and in some cases may be unable to communicate what has happened to them M

Children rarely lie about abuse True or False? Children rarely lie about abuse TRUE Children rarely lie – in fact their greatest fear is that they may not be believed M

True or False? Children and young people who are abused by a parent are always taken into care FALSE Children and young people are not always taken away from the family home even if there is evidence they’re being abused . By law Child Protection professionals will always try to protect a child in the home if possible

Most victims of abuse suffer in silence True or False? Most victims of abuse will tell someone without prompting FALSE Most victims of abuse suffer in silence M

Abusers do not fit stereotypes and anyone could be an abuser True or False? Abusers fit common stereotypes and are easy to identify FALSE Abusers do not fit stereotypes and anyone could be an abuser

True or False? Children are always safe in supervised groups FALSE Young children have been sexually assaulted in nursery school while other adults and children were present

In 15-20% of abuse cases the abuser is a woman True or False? Children are always safe with women - they don’t sexually abuse children FALSE In 15-20% of abuse cases the abuser is a woman M

Define ‘Safeguarding of Children and Young People’ Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child in the eyes of the law To protect children from abuse and neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development. It ensures they grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.

Define ‘Vulnerable Adults’ a person over the age of 18 “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”.

Types of Abuse Neglect ( by others) Physical Emotional/psychological Sexual Financial Institutional Self neglect Exploitation Radicalisation Trafficking Female genital mutilation

Neglect is a Form of Abuse – both Cause Harm

Harm, Abuse and Neglect Harm Physical or psychological injury or pain, which may be a result of abuse Abuse Something done to a person that harms them in some way. It may be a single act or continued over a period of time, it can be either deliberate or accidental. It can take several forms. Neglect Failure to meet the basic human needs of a person such as food, warmth or medical treatment or an omission to act

Actions Record Report Repeat if necessary

Duty of Care Set out in code of conduct for healthcare support workers and adult social care workers You must pass on concerns Record mistakes

Duty of Care Adverse events Errors Near misses Incidents

Confidentiality Scenario Annie and Julie

Confidentiality Scenario Tony

Confidentiality – Sharing Information If there is a suspicion or disclosure of danger harm or abuse. It is your duty of Care to report If it is known that a criminal act is going to be or has been committed When emergency intervention is required (medical information only).

Organisations and their Role Social Services (Adults and Children) CQC (Care Quality Commission) Police Care Provider

Sources of Support and Information NSPCC Help the aged ( age concern) Childline Voice UK Every child matters The Samaritans MIND   

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Unit 104 - Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people)