Product Overview
Designed exclusively for those working with or providing care to adults with learning disabilities, this title aims to both develop an understanding of the different forms of abuse, whilst considering where abuse can take place. It goes on to introduce the concept of neglect and self-neglect, and improves awareness of the signs and symptoms of both abuse and neglect to aid in its recognition. Also explored is identifying what to do if abuse or neglect is suspected.
The Abuse of Adults with Learning Difficulties training video and supporting materials covers the 10 types of abuse recognised by the Care Act, along with 6 principles of safeguarding.
Subjects covered include:
Where Abuse Happens • How Much Abuse is There? • Categories of Abuse • Definitions • Institutional Abuse • Who Abuses? • Physical Abuse • Emotional/Psychological Abuse • Financial or Material Abuse • Neglect • Self Neglect • Sexual Abuse • Institutional Abuse • Discriminatory Abuse • Modern slavery • Domestic Violence • Recognising Abuse • What to do if You Suspect Abuse
Standards
England
Care Certificate Standard 10
NOS: SCDHSC0024
RQF: Safeguarding and protection in care settings (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support)
Wales
All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC) Section 6
Scotland
The Health and Social Care Standards
Northern Ireland
NISCC's Induction Standards
