What Are The 6 Responsibilities Of Safeguarding

You have 6 responsibilities:
Empowerment – Personalization and the presumption of person-led decisions and informed consent. Prevention – It is better to take action before harm occurs. “I receive clear and simple information about what abuse is, how to recognize the signs and what I can do to seek help.” Proportionality – Proportionate and least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented. “I am sure that the professionals will work for my best interests, as I see them and they will only get involved as much as I require Protection – Support and representation for those in greatest need. “I get help and support to report abuse. I get help to take part in the safeguarding process to the extent to which I want and to which I am
Categories of Abuse and neglect can take many forms. Organizations and individuals should not be constrained in their view of what constitutes abuse or neglect, and should always consider the circumstances of the individual case.
2. Abuse includes: Physical abuse – including assault hitting, slapping, pushing, misuse of medication, restraint or inappropriate physical sanctions.
3. Sexual abuse – including rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting.
4. Psychological abuse – including emotional abuse, threats of harm or abandonment, deprivation of contact, humiliation, blaming, controlling, intimidation, coercion, harassment, verbal abuse, isolation or unreasonable and unjustified withdrawal of services or supportive networks
5. Financial or material abuse – including theft, fraud, exploitation, coercion in relation to an adult’s financial affairs or arrangements, including in connection with wills, property, inheritance or financial transactions, or the misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits. Neglect and acts of omission – including ignoring medical or physical care needs, failure to provide access to appropriate health, care and support or educational services, the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and
Organisational abuse – including neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting like a hospital or care home, e.g. this may range from isolated incidents to continuing ill-treatment. 2. Safeguarding Adult Reviews Commissioners and the NHS have robust processes in place to learn lessons from cases where children or adults die or are seriously harmed and abuse or neglect is suspected. For adults this include contributing fully to Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) which are commissioned by the Local Safeguarding Adult Board (LSAB). (Safeguarding Vulnerable People in the Reformed NHS Accountability and Assurance Framework)3 3. Whistle blowing Always act whenever abuse is suspected including when your legitimate concern is not acted upon. Whistle blowers are given protection under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. If in doubt contact your nominated lead for adult safeguarding for assistance and