Lo2 Flashcards
Individuals most at risk of abuse
Looked after children
Have physical disability
Have a sensory impairment
Lack mental capacity
Have dementia
Have a learning disability
Definition of looked after children
Children who are taken care by the local authority
What does lacking capacity
Unable to make decisions for themselves
What is a safeguarding alert
Concern vulnerable adult has been victim of abuse
Why individuals may lack capacity
Comatose
Dementia
Depression
Under influence
Learning disability
Why are blind people more at risk of abuse
Cannot see the signs
May not know who they can report to
How can deaf people be more at risk of abuse
Can’t hear the change in tone
Why is children with a physical disability more at risk of abuse
Cannot defend themselves
Cannot raise concerns
May feel helpless
Not know how to report
Why might looked after children be more at risk of abuse
Lack support
Lack communication skills
Lack of time to safeguard them
Why might adults with learning disabilities be more at risk of abuse
Disempowered
Dependent on others
Trust carers
Lack of understand
Abuse in a care home is due to
Poor standards of care
Staffing issues
Long working hours
Relationships where there is an imbalance of power can lead to abuse as
Carer may not meet individuals needs
Social isolation can lead to abuse as
May think abuse is normal
No one to tell
Lack support
Professionals may miss
Signs
Staffing issues can lead to abuse as
Could be a communication barrier
Staff overworked
Staff frustrated
Staff aren’t trained
Lack of staff
Homelessness can lead to
Mental health problems
Dependent on alcohol
Lack of access to safe housing
Poor or non existent training
