Understanding Safeguarding Adults Lambeth Safeguarding Adults Board Safeguarding
Understanding Safeguarding Adults Lambeth Safeguarding Adults Board
Safeguarding means protecting someone’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. What is safeguarding adults?
Acknowledgement: Thanks to the Service User Sub-group of the Cheshire East Safeguarding Adults Board who created this spoken word video
Types of abuse and neglect Physical abuse Financial or material abuse Psychological abuse Organisational abuse Neglect and acts of omission Discriminatory abuse (including hate crime) Modern Slavery or human trafficking Self-neglect Sexual abuse or exploitation Domestic abuse
Who is an adult at risk? An adult at risk of abuse or neglect is someone who has care and support needs and is therefore unable to protect themselves from either the risk of, or the experience of, abuse or neglect. An adult has care and support needs An adult is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect As a result of their care and support needs, the adult is unable to protect themselves
Principles of adult safeguarding Empowerment Protection People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and give informed consent Support and representation for those in greatest need Prevention It is better to take action before harm occurs Partnership Local solutions through services working with their communities – communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse Proportionality Accountability The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented Accountability and transparency in safeguarding practice
Raise awareness What can you do to help? Have a conversation Look for existing support Signpost For additional support during the Coronavirus outbreak, please visit www. lambeth. SAB. org. uk/COVID 19
Reporting Concerns concerns If you have concerns about an adult at risk who you think is, or is at risk of, being abused or neglected it is important that you report your concerns. The quickest and most secure way to report concerns is using the online form. If you’re ever not sure what to do, or need some advice, there are people who can help. You can talk to a GP or nurse, a social worker, a police officer or a key worker. They will help you to report your concerns. In an emergency, always dial 999.
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