Adult Safeguarding
Effectively identify and manage adult safeguarding issues in line with good practice and legislative changes in England.
This is a 1 day in-house course (we come to you).
Drawing on changes brought about by the Care Act 2014 (for England), develop your understanding of the categories of abuse and possible indicators, and identify how to respond to safeguarding disclosures and concerns.
Participants will have opportunities to consider why clients who face increased risk might not report abuse, good practice in preventing abuse and neglect and new ideas for improved multi agency working.
This course covers the Care Act 2014 (for England) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (amended 2019) (for England & Wales).
This training is available for individual staff members on our open programme in Bristol (you come to us) and as a ½ day in-house course (we come to you).
Also currently available (online for individuals) and (online for teams).
Course aims
To enable staff to effectively identify and manage adult safeguarding issues in line with good practice and in light of the new legislative changes in England
Course objectives
By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:
- Understand the changes brought in by the Care Act 2014 (for England) regarding safeguarding including new categories of abuse
- Consider why clients face increased risk and don’t report abuse
- Consider how to deal with disclosures of abuse and neglect
- Discuss new ideas for improved multi agency working
- Develop action plans for promoting awareness of safeguarding among clients and the wider community
Venue info:
In-house courses (we come to you)
We would ask you to arrange a suitable venue and refreshments for the training. Contact us for more information.
Trainer: Clare Lucas
"Useful to be brought up to date with safeguarding, particularly the new categories. I feel able to be more proactive and have gained useful knowledge to promote to clients in inductions and to share with other staff."
"As a result of today, I will be more vigilant, challenge complacency and speak up if I have cause for concern. Useful recap of safeguarding policies and new legislation. Excellent training."
"Learning about legislation changes and what responsibilities I have with regard to safeguarding. Really enjoyable and thought provoking day. Case studies. Very good course, all information relevant, thank you."
"Brought increased confidence and clarity to the issue. Understanding current legislation and looking in depth at safeguarding along with procedures, roles and responsibilities."
