LEARNING
What can you do to keep our learners safe?
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Prevent the abuse and mistreatment of vulnerable adults
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Promote increased awareness and recognition of the issues surrounding the abuse
and mistreatment of vulnerable adults
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Ensure that all staff working within MACLS understand their responsibility to protect
vulnerable adults from harm whenever they are in a position to do so
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Ensure that when abuse/mistreatment is suspected, appropriate action is taken to
safeguard vulnerable adults from further harm and exploitation
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Ensure that allegations about abuse/mistreatment are investigated thoroughly,
efficiently and consistently
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Respect the rights of all people to live their chosen lifestyle with privacy, dignity,
independence, choice and fulfilment.
LEARNING
THE 5 R’S OF SAFEGUARDING
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RECOGNISE
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RESPOND
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REPORT
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RECORD
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REFER
LEARNING
RECOGNISE
The ability to recognise behaviour that may
indicate abuse
LEARNING
RESPOND
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Respond appropriately & promptly to any
recognised indicators
Respond sensitively to the situation & person
LEARNING
REPORT
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Ensure report is forwarded to the appropriate
person ie your Line Manager or designated
Safeguarding Officer, or an appropriate
agency
LEARNING
RECORD
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Record precisely & promptly what has been
alleged, ensuring details are accurate &
factual,
Do not ask questions & do not investigate
Complete Reporting Form & forward to
appropriate manager
Do not record yours or others opinions as
your report may be used as legal evidence
LEARNING
REFER
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The Safeguarding Officer will decide if
referral is appropriate & to which agency
referral is made
LEARNING
What does this mean for MACLS’
Staff?
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An effective Safeguarding Policy is one
that provides clear direction to our staff &
all those using our Service regarding
expected codes of behaviour