Explain The Various Multi-Disciplinary Agencies Involved In Safeguarding In Health And Social Care

As a support worker, several key principles, laws, and policies act as a guide in my line of duty in safeguarding every individual when care services have been offered or engaged in any form. These are: The Care Act 2014 (UK): The prevention of harm, neglect, and abuse is monitored by local governing authorities. They make sure negligence is prevented by organisations offering care services to any individual. Care standards and plans are in the best interest of the service user, with their wishes and preferences placed as the upmost priority. Mental Capacity Act 2005: The act gives the provision of the assumption that every individual has capacity. Decisions made might sound strange or not in their best interest. It still remains a decision.
There should be no form of error, harm, abuse or neglect by the service user. I also ensure that all local health and social care services policies are followed as applicable. Procedures of safeguarding in my organization are followed with any breach reported to my supervisors immediately. 1.1 There are various multi-disciplinary agencies involved in the safeguarding and protecting rights of individuals which govern the daily activities of my organization. The internal safeguarding lead of the organization deals with all noted and reported safeguarding issues related to staff and all residents. Any case is investigated promptly and measures are put in place to prevent and sanction erring individuals who breach the safeguarding policies of the organization. My organization also refers cases to the local authorities as the issue raised may be applicable for such. The investigation also involves ensuring that service users are protected from harm and abuse. They are also sought when deprivation of liberty approval is needed in the best interest of any resident or service
Regular and common visitation to hospitals, withdrawal from the social space, consistent living in fear and untenable excuses for notable physical harm to the body. Any noted harm must be reported to the safeguarding champion according to the organization’s policy. Behavioural Indicators: Noticeable changes in the behavioural pattern of the individual such as withdrawal, anxiety, fearfulness, inattentiveness, forgetfulness, unwillingness to participate in loved activities or depression. The individual might also become aggressive or reluctant to speak or respond to prompts.

Financial Indicators: Strange withdrawals from the person’s bank account, sudden changes in financial situations, missing possessions, or bills going unpaid despite the individual having the means to meet previous financial obligations. Missing bank cards and non-receipt of regular financial statements. Sometimes service users can begin to beg or solicit for