Nvq Level 3 Health and Social Acre

Unit 05 - Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse
1.1a Define the following types of abuse:
– Physical abuse

1.1b Define the following types of abuse:
– Sexual abuse

1.1c Define the following types of abuse:
– emotional/psychological abuse

1.1d Define the following types of abuse:
– Financial abuse

1.1e Define the following types of abuse:
– Institutional abuse

1.1f Define the following types of abuse:
– self-neglect

1.1g Define the following types of abuse:
– Neglect by others

1.2 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse
Signs that physical abuse may be taking place can be:

Signs that sexual abuse may be taking place:

Signs that neglect may be occurring:

Signs that discrimination may be taking place include:

Signs that financial abuse may be occurring include:

1.3 Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse

2 Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
2.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused

2.2 | Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being abused |

2.3 Identify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preserved

3 Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
3.1 Identify national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse

3.2 Explain the roles of different agencies in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse

3.3 Identify reports into serious failures to protect individuals from abuse

3.4 Identify sources of information and advice about own role in safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse

4 Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
4.1a Explain how the likelihood of abuse may be reduced by:
– working with person-centered values

4.1b Explain