Safeguarding

Question 1

One sentence definition of The Care Act 2014

Answer 1

Protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

Question 2

What are our 5 safeguarding responsibilities, according to The Care Act 2014?

Answer 2

PREVENT harm and reduce risk of abuse/neglect
STOP abuse and neglect
SUPPORT them in making choices and having control about how they want to live
PROMOTE an approach focusing on improving life
RAISE AWARENESS so that communities as a whole, alongside professionals, play their part in
preventing, identifying and responding to abuse and neglect

Question 3

What is the label used for safeguarding vulnerable adults?

Answer 3

Adults at risk

NOT vulnerable adults

Question 4

Whom do safeguarding duties apply to (protect)?

Answer 4

• in need of care and support
• at risk of abuse/neglect
• unable to protect themselves from abuse/neglect

Question 5

What are 2 situations that increase vulnerability?

Answer 5

Receiving care/support at home - easier for abuser to hide actions
Individuals have difficult/challenging behaviour

Question 6

What are the 6 principles when safeguarding?

Answer 6

Empower
Prevent
Proportionate
Protect
Partnership
Responsibility

Question 7

Where can I find advice?

Answer 7

• policies/procedures at work
• your named ‘Adult Safeguarding Lead’
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• the police

Question 8

What is the key legislation? (5)

Answer 8

The Care Act 2014
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Data Protection Act 2018
The Equality Act 2010