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what is safeguarding?

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proactive measures to reduce the risk of abuse, by protecting those at risk of harm.

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what are the types of abuse?

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Physical
Emotional
Neglect
Sexual
Financial
Institutional
Bullying
Exploitation/mate crime
Discrimination

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what are some examples of physical abuse?

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burns, bruising, rough handling

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what are some examples of emotional abuse?

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humiliating/constantly criticising a child, manipulation, blaming

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what are some examples of neglect?

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ignoring/isolating an individual, providing care in a way a person dislikes, failure to provide food/water

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what are some examples of sexual abuse?

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rape, non-consensual masturbation, any sexual activity that a person lacks capacity to

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what are some examples of financial abuse?

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theft of money or possessions, fraud, misuse of personal allowance in a care home

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what are some examples of institutional abuse?

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lack of respect for privacy or dignity, misuse of medication, failure to respond to complaints

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what are some examples of bullying?

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controlling/manipulating someone, exclusion (isolating someone), hoax or silent calls

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what are some examples of exploitation/ mate crime?

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initiating young people into gangs, exchanging sexual activity for protection, exerting power/control over members

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what are some examples of discrimination?

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unequal treatment, verbal abuse or denying basic rights based on the 9 protected characteristics

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what are some signs and symptoms of physical abuse?

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Signs: bruises, black eyes, broken bones
Symptoms: anxiety, less confident, withdrawn

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what are some signs and symptoms of emotional abuse?

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Signs: avoiding eye contact, self-harm, being fearful/anxious
Symptoms: low self-esteem, mood swings, individual showing changes in eating/sleeping

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what are some signs and symptoms of neglect?

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Signs: dirty surroundings, untreated medical conditions, pressure sores
Symptoms: socially withdrawn, suicidal thoughts, losing interest in themselves

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what are some signs and symptoms of sexual abuse?

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Signs: pregnancy, incontinence, soreness around the genital area
Symptoms: reluctance to undress, anxiety, withdrawn

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what are some signs and symptoms of financial abuse?

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Signs: unexplained lack of money, sudden debts, possessions disappearing
Symptoms: individuals anxious over money, individual talking about inability to afford bills/items

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what are some signs and symptoms of institutional abuse?

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Signs: poor working practices, inadequate staffing, lack of activities
Symptoms: individuals becoming withdrawn, feeling isolated, losing interest in themselves

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what are some signs and symptoms of bullying?

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Signs: unexplained physical injury, self-harm, asking for/stealing money (to give to bully)
Symptoms: anxious, withdrawn, low self-esteem

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what are some signs and symptoms of exploitation/ mate crime?

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Signs: unexplained physical injury, bills not being paid, losing weight
Symptoms: mood swings, changes in friends, becoming withdrawn from people and situations

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what are some signs and symptoms of discrimination?

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Signs: failure to respect an individual’s needs, exclusion from activities or social needs, a cold/intolerant attitude towards the individual
Symptoms: frustration, anxiety, individual becoming withdrawn

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what are some possible effects of abuse?

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•anger
•anxiety
•bullying others
•depression
•risky behaviour
•inappropriate behaviour

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who is at an increased risk of abuse?

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someone…
•being a looked after child
•having a learning disability
•having a physical disability
•having a sensory impairment
•lacking mental capacity
•having dementia

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why may someone lacking mental capacity be at an increased risk of abuse?

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limited cognitive understanding that may be took advantage of, not understanding what abuse is, communication difficulties

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why may someone with sensory impairments be at a higher risk of abuse?

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dependency on others, less likely to report abuse, could be verbally abused (if unable to hear effectively)

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why may children with physical disabilities be at a larger risk of abuse?

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unable to defend themselves, may feel helpless, restricted mobility

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why might looked after children be at a higher risk of abuse?

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they may face neglect, scared of a new environment, lack trust in carers

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why might adults with learning disabilities be at a higher risk of abuse?

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they may not know their rights, communication difficulties, lack mental capacity

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why might someone with dementia be at a higher risk of abuse?

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socially isolated, lack mental capacity, vulnerable

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what are the 6 human rights?

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•the right to life
•the right to respect, privacy and family life
•the right to liberty and security
•the right to be free from discrimination
•the right to freedom of expression
•the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion

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what are the 2 main principles of the health and social care act 2012?

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• patients have more control over their care
• those responsible for care have the freedom and power to commission care that meets local needs

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what are the 5 key points of the health and social care act 2012?

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1) no decision about me without me
2) clinical commissioning groups (GP-led)
3) health and wellbeing board (to tackle inequities in care)
4) public health (increased focus on prevention with local councils taking over)
5) healthwatch england (service created by the act to protect those who use services)

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what was the safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 made after?

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the soham murders

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what does the safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 do?

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passed to help avoid harm, or risk of harm preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their
work.

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what does the disclosure and barring service do?

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Helps employers make safer recruitment decisions each year by processing and issuing DBS checks, also maintains the adults’ and children’s Barred Lists and makes considered decisions as to whether an individual should be included on one or both of these lists and barred from engaging in regulated activity

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what does the ‘no secrets’ guidance do?

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Sets out how commissioners and providers of care services should
protect vulnerable adults, based on the idea that some groups of adults experience a higher prevalence of abuse and neglect

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what are the 5 key aspects of the mental capacity act 2005?

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1) presumption of capacity
2) support to make own decisions
3) unwise decisions does not equate to lacking capacity
4) best interests at heart
5) least restrictive option (the option that provides as much freedom and choice as possible)

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what are the 8 key aspects of the equality act 2010?

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1) makes direct and indirect discrimination of the protected characteristics illegal
2) prohibits discrimination in employment, education and access
3) covers victimisation and harassment
4) reasonable adjustments should be made for those with disabilities
5) the right to breastfeed in public (not at work)
6) encourages positive action
7) discrimination due to association illegal
8) pay secrecy clauses illegal

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what are the 9 protected characteristics?

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1) age
2) religion
3) race
4) sex
5) sexual orientation
6) marriage and civil partnership
7) gender reassignment
8) disability
9) pregnancy and maternity

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what does the public interest disclosure act 1998 do?

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protects workers from detrimental treatment or victimisation from their employer for whistleblowing, as long as it is in the interest of the public. ​

40
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what is whistleblowing?

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a whistle blower is someone who reports certain types of ‘wrongdoing’ at work that negatively affects the public. ​

41
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what are the 2 types of whistleblowing?

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internal - reporting misconduct to someone within the same organisation
external - reporting misconduct to someone outside of the organisation e.g. to the media

42
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what is the aim of the rehabilitation of offenders act?

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  • to rehabilitate offenders who have not been reconvicted of any serious offence​
  • to penalise the unauthorised disclosure of previous convictions​
43
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what is the benefit to the rehabilitation of offenders act?

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relates to applying for work and insurance, generally, once spent, you can legally ‘lie’ about your past convictions by answering ‘no’ to a question about convictions.​

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what are the 6 key aspects of the children act 2004?

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1) aims to protect children from the risk of harm
2) paramountcy principle: children’s needs above all else
3) children have the right to an advocate
4) encourages partnership working
5) children’s commissioner: regulating collating and sharing of information
6) child has the right to be consulted

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what are the every child matter outcomes?

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staying safe
enjoying and achieving
being healthy
making a positive contribution
achieving economic well-being

46
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what is the working together to safeguard children act?

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sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 2004.

47
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what does the working together to safeguard children act do?

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places emphasis on the need for joint working as this provides a variety of knowledge, theory and skill when working with children and their families

48
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what does the working together safeguard children act do for employees?

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ensures that employees are fully confident and competent in their roles

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what are the 8 principles of the data protection act?

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1)processed fairly and lawfully
2)used for its intended purposes
3)adequate and relevant but not excessive (useful information only)
4)accurate and kept up to date
5) kept for no longer than necessary
6)processed in line with the rights with the individual
7)secured
8)not transferred outside the EU

50
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who may suspect abuse?

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  • peers
  • family
  • siblings
  • neighbours
  • teacher
  • social worker
51
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what are some ways to deal with abuse?

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  • report appropriately
  • duty to report
  • support and comfort
  • don’t judge
  • maintain confidentiality
  • protect yourself
52
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what are policies?

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principles that outline how each organisation should plan to deliver out its services

53
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what are procedures?

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describe how each policy will be put into practice

54
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what are some policies?

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  • recruitment
  • staff training
  • DBS
  • multi agency approach
  • risk assessment
  • safeguarding
  • first aid
55
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what are some procedures?

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  • ratio
  • dpo
56
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what are ways to minimise abuse?

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  • person centred planning
  • teaching
  • duty of care
  • effective record keeping
  • following policies and procedures
  • building a trusting relationship
  • promoting choice
  • CPD

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