Unit 104 - Awareness of
Protection and Safeguarding in
Health and Social Care (adults
and children and young people)
• The unit that follows focuses on abuse and the
safeguarding and protection of children and
vulnerable adults.
• Some things that will be discussed are not pleasant
but it is really important that you understand the role
of a worker in social care and health in protecting and
safeguarding people you may work with.
• If you feel that you are unable to do this unit for
personal reasons or you need to leave the group
during the session please make sure that you have
spoken to your tutor before leaving for the day.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session you will:
1. Understand protection and safeguarding in health
and social care (adults and children and young
people)
Assessment Criteria
“What is it?”
1.1 Define “Protection of Vulnerable Adults”
1.2 Define “ safeguarding Children
1.3 Explain the term “harm abuse and neglect” in the
context of a) protecting vulnerable adults b)
safeguarding children
1.4 Give examples of the indicators of harm abuse and
neglect
Assessment Criteria
“What can I do about it?”
1.5 Identify what actions should be taken if there are
concerns about harm, abuse and neglect
1.6 Describe the boundaries of confidentiality and when
to share information
Assessment Criteria
“Who can help me?”
1.7 Explain who is responsible for protecting vulnerable
adults and safeguarding children
1.8 Identify what organisations should do to protect
vulnerable adults and safeguard children
1.9 Identify sources of support and information in
relation to protection and safeguarding
True or False?
Those who abuse children are usually strangers
FALSE
Most people who experience abuse know
and trust the abuser
M
True or False?
People with disabilities are more likely to become
victims of abuse
TRUE
They are usually more dependent on others
and in some cases may be unable to
communicate what has happened to them
M
True or False?
Children rarely lie about abuse
TRUE
Children rarely lie – in fact their greatest
fear is that they may not be believed
M
True or False?
Children and young people who are abused by a
parent are always taken into care
FALSE
Children and young people are not always
taken away from the family home even if
there is evidence they’re being abused . By
law Child Protection professionals will
always try to protect a child in the home if
possible
True or False?
Most victims of abuse will tell someone without
prompting
FALSE
Most victims of abuse suffer in silence
M
True or False?
Abusers fit common stereotypes and are easy to
identify
FALSE
Abusers do not fit stereotypes and anyone
could be an abuser
True or False?
Children are always safe in supervised groups
FALSE
Young children have been sexually
assaulted in nursery school while other
adults and children were present
True or False?
Children are always safe with women - they don’t
sexually abuse children
FALSE
In 15-20% of abuse cases the abuser is a
woman
M
Define ‘Safeguarding of Children and
Young People’
• Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child in
the eyes of the law
• To protect children from abuse and neglect,
preventing impairment of their health and
development. It ensures they grow up in
circumstances consistent with the provision of safe
and effective care.
Define ‘Vulnerable Adults’
• a person over the age of 18
• “who is or may be in need of community care
services by reason of mental or other disability, age
or illness; and who is or may be unable to take care
of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself
against significant harm or exploitation”.
Types of Abuse
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Neglect ( by others)
Physical
Emotional/psychological
Sexual
Financial
Institutional
Self neglect
Exploitation
Radicalisation
Trafficking
Female genital mutilation
Neglect is a Form of Abuse – both Cause
Harm
Abuse
Neglect
Harm
Harm, Abuse and Neglect
Harm
Physical or psychological injury or pain, which may be a
result of abuse
Abuse
Something done to a person that harms them in some
way. It may be a single act or continued over a period of
time, it can be either deliberate or accidental. It can take
several forms.
Neglect
Failure to meet the basic human needs of a person
such as food, warmth or medical treatment or an
omission to act
Actions
• Record
• Report
• Repeat if necessary
Duty of Care
• Set out in code of conduct for
healthcare support workers and adult
social care workers
• You must pass on concerns
• Record mistakes
Duty of Care
• Adverse events
• Errors
• Near misses
• Incidents
Confidentiality Scenario
Annie and Julie
Confidentiality Scenario
Tony
Confidentiality – Sharing Information
• If there is a suspicion or disclosure of danger harm or
abuse. It is your duty of Care to report
• If it is known that a criminal act is going to be or has
been committed
• When emergency intervention is required (medical
information only).
Organisations and their Role
• Social Services (Adults and
Children)
• CQC (Care Quality Commission)
• Police
• Care Provider
Sources of Support and Information
NSPCC
Help the aged ( age concern)
Childline
Voice UK
Every child matters
The Samaritans
MIND
Additional Support Available
We are here to help 24/7
independent, free and
confidential assistance.
Telephone 0800 282 193
www.livewell.optum.com
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Consumer rights
Buying a home
Staying healthy
Managing money
Having children
Family crisis
Retirement
Unit 104 - Awareness of
Protection and Safeguarding in
Health and Social Care (adults
and children and young people)