3.3) Propose improvements to communication systems for partnership working All systems of communication will have its pros and cons and can have room for change or improvement to meet fluctuating needs of service users. A manager should always try and propose improvements to systems and encourage their staff/team to provide ideas on how to better a system. The proposals can be derived from personal experience‚ staff feedback‚ service user’s feedback‚ requirements from local authorities‚ requirements/prompts
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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-
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to abusive situations There are several factors which may lead to abusive sit suitors. There are certain groups of people who are most at risk and these people appear to be vulnerable adults. People may have low self esteem and may accept bad things that happen to them. Their illness‚ condition or age can be factors. Adults become dependant on their abusers after a long period of time. Physical signs is an indicator of abuse. People who are bruised‚ may have broken bones‚poor hygiene‚ personal hygiene
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establishment of Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards with statutory powers to ensure that social services‚ the NHS‚ education services‚ the police and other services work together to protect vulnerable children.A new Common Assessment Framework to assist agencies in identifying welfare needs.Revised arrangements for sharing information. | Every Child Matters | Every Child Matters is the predecessor to the Childrens Act 2004. Every Child Matters covers children and young adults up to the age of 19
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This essay will focus on adult safeguarding and how law and policy applies to working with vulnerable adults‚ which in turn will recognise how this can protect or hinder their rights. In addition to this‚ it will also demonstrate my understanding of what the role and responsibilities of a social worker is in regards to safeguarding and personalisation. The adult safeguarding national policy agenda was set out in 2000 by the department of health called ‘No Secrets’; named such to outline that there
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! Safeguarding The Wellbeing Of Children And Young People! Safeguarding is a measure taken to having suitable policies‚ procedures and risk assessments as guide to protect service users who may for some reason under personal circumstances be vulnerable to abuse. It should be regarded as ‘everybody’s business’ and must commit to ensuring children‚ young people and vulnerable adults are protected from any form of mistreatment.! ! ! ! Purpose of the policy! ! To protect and promote
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Unit 025 – Safeguarding 1.2 – tASK 2 Explain Child Protection within the wider context of safe guarding children and young people. Child protection should always be the primary concern of all those who work with children and young people. Safeguarding encompasses child protection‚ support‚ counselling‚ and prevention of harm‚ education and providing all of the things that a child needs to develop. Safeguarding a child is ensuring that they have the support and opportunity to achieve their potential
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CT298. Principles in safeguarding and protection in health and social care 1.1 Define the following types of abuse. * Physical abuse. Physical abuse is causing pain injury or impairment to a venerable adult. * Sexual abuse. Rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the vulnerable adult has not consented‚ or could not consent or was pressured into consenting. * Emotional abuse. Threats of harm‚ controlling‚ intimidation verbal abuse‚ isolation or withdrawal from services or supportive
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and the minimising of risk of harm for an individual with dementia Human Rights Act of 1998 Mental Capacity Act of 2005 Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2005 Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Mental Health Act 2007 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Carers(Equal Opportunities) Act 2004 Together these legislations formed the fundamental rights and freedom of an individual. These affect the rights of everyday life
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INTRODUCTION For the purposes of this essay the Elderly Care Scenario has been selected. The aim of this essay is to discuss the concept of vulnerability and why the patient in the Elderly Care Scenario is vulnerable. With reference to the NMC Code‚ the second part of the essay will discuss how the scenario demonstrates/does not demonstrate professional values and how the staff could have empowered the patient and demonstrated respect and maintained his dignity. The third part then discusses the
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