LO4 & LO5

Question 1

How to deal with disclosures of abuse and suspected abuse?

Answer 1

-Duty to report - Important not to ignore the signs that puts an individual at risk of abuse.
-Report appropriately-Each organisation will have it’s own reporting procedures for both disclosing of abuse and suspected abuse.
-Reporting procedures- include how to ensure that any evidence is preserved, how to record accurately, what you have noticed and what others have heard
-Support and comfort -Recognise they need support and comfort
-Don’t judge
-Maintain confidentiality
-Protect yourself

Question 2

Policies and procedures for vulnerable adults

Answer 2

-Staff training
-Recruitment procedures
-Disclosure and barring service
-Multi-agency approach
-Risk assessments
-Accessible complaint procedures
-Designated protection officer

Question 3

Policies and procedures for safeguarding children

Answer 3

-Safeguarding policy
-Confidentiality policy
-Risk assessment’s
-Staff recruitment and training
-Disclosure and barring service
-Designated child protection officer