Abused Children as a Vulnerable Population Nicole Correia NUR/440 May 26‚ 2013 Leslie Rowan Abused Children as a Vulnerable Population As a vulnerable population‚ abused children are at higher risk for suicide depression‚ aggression‚ delinquency‚ learning disorders‚ and dissociative disorders when compared to non-abused children (Weitzman‚ 2005). If not acknowledged and treated‚ abused children can have more serious mental problems as they age. For example‚ being an abusive relationship
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erable population Vulnerable Populations Karl Brennan Health Assessment and Promotion of Vulnerable Populations NUR 440 Vulnerable Population My definition of a vulnerable population would be a group of individuals or peoples regardless of race and ethnicity‚ that have become a concern to the healthcare community and people at large due to health disparities or the lack of equality between a peoples and appropriate medical care‚ treatment and education‚ of which most of us take for granted
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Task 8 Safeguarding I have a duty of care towards the children attending and this duty brings with it the responsibility to ensure that all efforts are made to safeguard children from suspected and actual harm. Children attending my home have a right to feel safe and I in partnership with parents/carers‚ have a responsibility to act on any concerns they may have regarding a child’s welfare and wellbeing. I also am required to be alert on any issues for concern in a child’s
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Amy-Leigh Skiller CACHE PIN: BCA; 203.0 Safeguarding and duty of care Task 1 CYP 3.3-1.1‚ 1.2‚ 1.3‚1.5‚ 3.2‚ 3.3‚ 5.2/ SHC 34- 3.1‚ 3.2 Children act 1989 Aims of the act: The main aims of the Act are: • to bring together private and public law in one framework; • to achieve a better balance between protecting children and enabling parents to challenge state intervention; • to encourage greater partnership between statutory authorities and parents; • to promote the use
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Section 1 Here is some information about the importance of safeguarding children and young people and procedures for child protection. Everyone who works with children has a duty to keep them safe from abuse Here are the main current legislations‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedure. They are put in place for protecting and safeguarding children again abuse. Children Act 1989 This act aims to simplify the laws that protected children and young people in the UK. This makes it clear to all who work
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that apply to all settings ( Staying safe‚ being healthy‚ enjoying and achieving‚ making a positive contribution and achieving economic well being). 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. Duty of care contributes to the safeguarding/protection of individuals by preventing and protecting abuse‚ weather this be in a physical‚ sexual or emotional harmful ways. To make sure all children stay safe‚ health and continue to develop well. Help keep
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The key legislation and regulation which govern the safeguarding of adults In this essay‚ I will be outlining the key legislation and regulation which govern safeguarding adults in keeping them safe. In health and social there are key acts which are made to ensure the safety of vulnerable adult and this includes the: safeguarding vulnerable group acts‚ the rehabilitation of offenders act‚ the police act‚ sexual offences act‚ care standards act‚ the care homes regulation‚ mental health act‚ mental
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Guide to qualifications and standards in adult social care 2014/15 This guide details all the current adult social care qualifications recommended by Skills for Care. The qualifications have been developed in partnership with employers‚ people who need care and support‚ carers‚ learning providers‚ sector experts‚ awarding organisations and other key organisations within the adult social care sector. Skills for Care strongly believes that‚ when delivered well‚ these qualifications
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into account the benefits for individuals of risk taking 4.3 Evaluate own practice in promoting a balanced approach to risk management 4.4 Analyse how helping others to understand the balance between risk and rights improves practice 5 Be able to improve health‚ safety and risk management policies‚ procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings 5.1 Obtain feedback on
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EDI Level 5 Care‚ Leadership & Management. Unit 1 CU2941. 1:1 Review the range of group individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role. In my job role I communicate with many varied groups. On a daily basis communicate with clients and their families in order to deal with any queries or concerns regarding the support we provide. I have frequent communication with external agencies Social Services‚ CPN other support agencies to
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