All staff have a responsibility to help prevent abuse and act quickly.  Safeguarding training is a legal requirement for all professionals who come into contact with vulnerable adults in their work. 

During this session we will cover both Level 2 and 3 mandatory requirements and by the end of this course, attendees will have gained a better understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply them to their role :

• An outline of the main principles of safeguarding
• The legal framework considering and discussing the main legislation including the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Care Act
• The main types of abuse and how to recognise and manage concerns
• The practical management and impact of safeguarding on the individual and the healthcare professional
• To build knowledge and confidence to recognise and act on safeguarding concerns in adults
• Recognise evidence and indicators of abuse
• Recognise factors which may increase the risk of abuse
• Know how to report concerns about abuse and how to take appropriate action to enable you to protect individuals who are at risk of harm or abuse
• Case Studies