Children's act 2004 A further government act, recognising children's services were not working together efficiently, and effectively to protect and safeguard y/p. Several changes came out of the children's act including CAF, common assessment framework, LCSB, local children's safe boarding board, the outcomes of 'every child matters', the introduction of Directors of local children’s services (in social and education). There was a huge emphasis put on communication of multi-agency working and the communication improving. The vetting and barring scheme A new scheme looking at all people who work with y/p, on a voluntary and paid basis, in all industries. Having looked at the workers, or future workers, past history the Independent Safeguarding Authority had the power to stop unsuitable people from working with y/p and with vulnerable adults.
“Child Care Organisations” - defined as those concerned with the provision of accommodation, social services or health care services to children or the supervision of children under 18 years - have a mandatory duty to check and report to the Bureau. Care Council for Wales - The Care Council for Wales is the social care workforce regulator in Wales responsible for promoting and securing high standards across the social services and social care workforce. All social care workers in wales must register with the care council for wales to comply with the Care standards act 2000. Every Child
Health and Social Care Assignment UNIT 4 - PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding adults. You will describe different types of abuse, the signs and symptoms associated with them and what to do if you are aware of or suspect an individual has been abused or you note unsafe practice. You will research failings in care services and explore how best practice can help to keep individuals safe. You will also identify the range of people who may be involved with safeguarding, along with the policies and procedures that govern best safeguarding practice. TASKS There are three tasks to this assignment.
Sam fellows rose lodge Unit P1 1 understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of vulnerable adults. 1.1 Safeguarding is to protect vulnerable adults that are at risk of harm, being abused and or neglected. Abuse can take place anywhere and be in many different forms. Safeguarding vulnerable adults What is safeguarding? Safeguarding is the multi-disciplinary work we do to minimise and manage risk to adults who may be vulnerable.
CT308 Understand Health and Safety in Social Care settings Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings Legislation that relates to health and safety in social care settings are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This act is the ‘umbrella’ that has been updated and supplemented by all the regulations and guidelines which extend it, support it or explain it. The regulations most likely to affect my workplace are: Manual Handling Regulations 1992(amended 2002) - sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH) - requires employers to control substances that could cause harm. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported.
The national and local contexts of safeguarding and protection from abuse Q1 Identify current legislation in relation to safeguarding giving six examples. (1.1) Your Answer 1. Sexual Offences Act.2003 It`s a part of Act prohibits sexual abuse of vulnerable persons with a mental disorder. An Act to make new provision about sexual offences, their prevention and the protection of children from harm from other sexual acts, and for connected purposes. Act gives a comprehensive list of sex offences to protect individuals from abuse and exploitation, and is designed to be fair and non-discriminatory.
Within the workplace there are clear guidelines within the statement of purpose of the home on how we work as a team and what support is offered to the team. K13 The SET Procedures are the multi-agency child protection guidelines for Southend, Essex and Thurrock. The Procedures provide information on: Roles and responsibilities Information sharing and confidentiality Recognising and responding to abuse and neglect Recognising and responding to increased vulnerability Referral and assessment Child Protection enquiries and conferences Allegations against people who work with children Risk management of known offenders The SET Procedures reflect all relevant law, regulation, statutory and non statutory Government guidance and best practice as at 1st April 2006; including the key government document ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’. The
UNIT 22- CATB UNIT RESEARCH Maria Querido 1.1.-Joint commitee Human Rights(2008), adults whid LD, the importance of human rights, living whid LD the treatment of adults wihd LD in health and residencial care settings, parenting and family life, the criminal justice settings, barriers to an ordinary life and putting human rights principles pratice. Legislation- Care Standards Act 2000- The aim of this act is to reform the law relating to the inspection and regulation of various care institutions.It also includes the protection of vulnerable aduts. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and 2005-The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) aims to protect disable people from discrimination. This act extended in2005 now giving disable people rights
With registries individuals have been discovered to have abused an adult or elder during a background check for job inquiries. When this type of information surfaces it is crucial to disclose it to protect further victims of abuse. Also stated, “Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have a National Background Check Program. The program's purpose is to identify efficient, effective, and economical procedures for conducting background checks on all prospective direct patient access employees of long-term care facilities and providers”. What is ageism?
CQC’s aim is to promote improvements in care, and safeguard by making sure a high quality of care is provided and will take legal action if care providers do not met standards, or if they believe service users are at risk. Social workers assess the needs of individuals, and have access to different services of support and protection. They working together with other services such as doctors, community nurses, occupational therapists ensure that they are getting the care and support needed to live happily and have a good quality of life Police investigate any allegations of abuse and will arrange support and protection for the individual, they take action against abuse for example they will gather any evidence to build a case so the abuser can be prosecuted. Medical professionals such as Doctors, Nurses can examine the individuals for any marks/bruising and treat and medical problems as well as collecting medical evidence and being an expert