HSC 024 safeguarding unit 5

Unit HSC 024: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care.

Please define the following types of abuse and list some of the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse
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Physical abuse
Definition:

Signs/symptoms:

Sexual abuse
Definition:

Signs/symptoms:

Emotional/psychological abuse
Definition:

Signs/symptoms:

Financial abuse
Definition:

Signs/symptoms:

Institutional abuse
Definition:

Signs/symptoms

Self-neglect
Definition:

Signs/symptoms:

Neglect by others
Definition:

Signs and symptoms:

What factors could contribute to making an individual more vulnerable to abuse?

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What actions must you take in regards to suspicions or allegations of abuse?

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Please identify some of the ways to ensure that any evidence of abuse is preserved
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Please identify some of the National Legislation and the Organisational Policies that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse
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Please identify and describe the role of three different agencies involved in safeguarding and protecting people from abuse
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Please identify two reports into serious failures to protect individuals from abuse
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The likelihood of abuse can be reduced by working in the following ways, please describe for each how staff can work in these ways:
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a) Working with person-centred values

b) Encouraging active participation

c) Promoting choice and rights

Please find and read Creative Support’s Complaints Procedure.

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a) Where is this kept in your workplace?

b) Why is it important that this is available for all service users, their family, staff and other visitors?

c) How can the Complaints Procedure reduce the likelihood of abuse?