Adults at Risk

Question 1

Key responsibilities of Adult Safeguarding

Answer 1

1) Empowerment - people being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent
2) Prevention - Act before harm occurs
3) Proportionality - The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented
4) Protection - Support and representation for those in greatest need
5) Partnership - Local solutions through services working with their communities (who have a part in playing in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse
6) Accountability - Accountability and transparency ind delivering safeguarding

Question 2

Adult at risk - The Care Act 2014

Answer 2

an adult who needs care and support (practical, financial, emotional) who is experiencing or is at risk of abuse and neglect.

Question 3

What are care/support needs an adult may have?

Answer 3

-A physical disability
-A learning disability
-Sensory impairment
-Mental health needs (dementia to personality disorder)
-Long-term health condition
-Substances/Alcohol misuse affecting day-to-day living

Question 4

Why don’t adults report abuse?

Answer 4

Fear
Love
Control
Lack of recognition
Dependence
Physical/Mental incapacity

Question 5

Where to find safeguarding flowchart fpr adults at risk?

Answer 5

Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board (2019)

Question 6

Indicators of Adult Abuse

Answer 6

Injuries
Dirty/unwashed
Poor living conditions
Money concerns
Abusive language
Weight change
Demeanour

Question 7

Types of Adult Abuse

Answer 7

Physical
Sexual
Neglect
Psychological
Financial
Domestic
Organisational
Discriminatory
Modern Slavery
Self-Neglect
FGM
Honour Based
Radicliasation

Question 8

Initial Action by police for adults at risk

Answer 8

-Communicate with adults away from suspect
-Using supports, ensure they are not linked to the complaint
-Use risk tools to identify vulnerabilities
-assess risk, decide if immediate action is needed
-Is a protection order needed?
-Can you do a referral with consent?

Question 9

VOICE of vunerbale adult

Answer 9

-Value and listen to vulnerable adult’s wishes, feelings and needs
-Observe and record their environment, behaviour and experiences
-Investigate what impact the incident/our action has had
-Check/obtain information from professionals/family members/carers
-Evidence everything and ensure it is recorded/referred.

Question 10

Assessing Mental capacity

Answer 10

Assume victim has capacity unless it is clear they have an impairment of, or disturbance in the functioning of the mind or brain.

Question 11

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Answer 11

Adults reserve the right to make decisions, even when professionals disagree.