Unit 7 double Flashcards
What is neglect?
A situation where someone is not given.
enough care or attention.
What is child neglect?
Child neglect is when a parent / guardian fails to provide mandatory care, such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and supervision.
Signs of neglect
• Excessive hunger.
• Inadequate or insufficient clothing.
• Poor personal or dental hygiene.
• Untreated medical issues.
• Changes in weight or being excessively
under or overweight.
• Low self-esteem, attachment issues,
depression or self-harm.
• Poor relationships with peers.
Symptoms of neglect
• Poor hygiene
• Compromised immune system
• Development problems
• Change in behaviour
• Unexplained injuries
What are the types of abuse?
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Neglect
Financial
Institutional
Bullying
Discrimination
Exploitation
what are the signs of these types of abuse?
unexplained injuries
malnourishment
changes in behaviour
low self-esteem
self-harm
inappropriate or sexualised behaviour
unexplained loss of money
fear of certain people or situations
Adults, young people and children are most at risk to abuse due to
learning disability
dementia
lack mental capacity
sensory impairment
physical disabilities
looked after children
environmental factors that may make abuse more likely
• care services with institutional practices
• adults and children residing in health and social care settings
• health services
• independent living facilities
• homelessness
other factors that may make abuse more likely
• situations where people are dependent on others
• relationships where there is an imbalance of power
• social isolation
• situations where there is an invasion of privacy staffing issues
Current applicable legislation
Human rights act 1998
Health and social care act 2008 (CQC)
Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
Disclosure and Barring scheme
Mental capacity act 2005
Equality act 2010
Public interest disclosure act 1998
Rehabilitation of offenders act
Children act 2004 - Working together to safeguard children 2006
Data protection act
people who might suspect or be told about abuse
peers
family
siblings
teachers
social workers
other professionals (doctors)
other members of the public (neighbour)
How to deal with disclosures of abuse and suspected abuse
• duty to report
• report appropriately ( e.g to a line manager, NSPCC, police)
• reporting procedures (e.g recording information accurately, organisational procedures)
• support and comfort
• do not judge
• maintain confidentiality
• protect self
the policies and procedures that health and social care settings should have to safeguard vulnerable individuals
• staff training, recruitment procedures
• disclosure and barring service
• multi-agency approach
• risk assessments
• accessible complaints procedures
• designated protection officer
the policies and procedures that health and social care environments should have in place to safeguard children from abuse
• safeguarding policy
• confidentiality policy
• risk assessment (e.g. educational outings,
classroom activities)
• staff recruitment/training
• Disclosure and Barring Service
• Designated Child Protection Officer
minimising the risk of abuse
• Person-centred planning
• duty of care
• effective record keeping
• following policies and procedures
• building a trusting professional relationship
• effective communication channels
• continuing Professional Development
