Safeguarding adults 
Physical abuse – is when someone hurts or injuries another person on purpose
Signs and symptoms
Cuts
Bruises
Burns
Grip marks
Black eyes
Unusual pattern or location of injury
Sexual abuse - refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don't want to do.
Signs and symptoms
Pain, itching or bruises around breasts or genital area
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
Sexually transmitted diseases
Vaginal/anal bleeding
Pregnancy
Emotional/psychological abuse- is a range of non-physical controlling behaviours that cause emotional damage and undermine a person’s sense of well-being.
Signs and symptoms depression fear anxiety behaviour changes when a caregiver enters or leaves the room
Loss of sleep
Financial abuse – is the misuse of a person's funds and assets; obtaining property and funds without his/her knowledge and full consent, or making a decision for someone who is incapable (mentally incapable people) that is not in their best interest.
Signs and symptoms
Unpaid bills
No money for food, clothing, or medication
Unexplained withdrawal of money from someone’s bank account
Belongings disappear
Institutional abuse - is the mistreatment of people brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or poor practice that affects the whole care setting. It occurs when the individual's wishes and needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of a group, service or organisation.
Signs and symptoms
Restrictive bed times
Not providing adequate activities for all disabilities and impairments
Rigid visiting times
Lack of consideration of dietary requirements
Lack of adequate physical care (messy appearance)
Self neglect –is a behavioral condition in which an individual neglects to attend to their basic needs, such as personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, feeding, or tending appropriately to any medical conditions they have.
Signs and symptoms
Dehydration, malnutrition, untreated or improperly attended medical conditions, and
Signs and symptoms
Cuts
Bruises
Burns
Grip marks
Black eyes
Unusual pattern or location of injury
Sexual abuse - refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don't want to do.
Signs and symptoms
Pain, itching or bruises around breasts or genital area
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
Sexually transmitted diseases
Vaginal/anal bleeding
Pregnancy
Emotional/psychological abuse- is a range of non-physical controlling behaviours that cause emotional damage and undermine a person’s sense of well-being.
Signs and symptoms depression fear anxiety behaviour changes when a caregiver enters or leaves the room
Loss of sleep
Financial abuse – is the misuse of a person's funds and assets; obtaining property and funds without his/her knowledge and full consent, or making a decision for someone who is incapable (mentally incapable people) that is not in their best interest.
Signs and symptoms
Unpaid bills
No money for food, clothing, or medication
Unexplained withdrawal of money from someone’s bank account
Belongings disappear
Institutional abuse - is the mistreatment of people brought about by poor or inadequate care or support, or poor practice that affects the whole care setting. It occurs when the individual's wishes and needs are sacrificed for the smooth running of a group, service or organisation.
Signs and symptoms
Restrictive bed times
Not providing adequate activities for all disabilities and impairments
Rigid visiting times
Lack of consideration of dietary requirements
Lack of adequate physical care (messy appearance)
Self neglect –is a behavioral condition in which an individual neglects to attend to their basic needs, such as personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, feeding, or tending appropriately to any medical conditions they have.
Signs and symptoms
Dehydration, malnutrition, untreated or improperly attended medical conditions, and