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1 Safeguarding Older People Workshop Louise Hughes Safeguarding Programme Manager 1

2 Definition of safeguarding Adult safeguarding incorporates the concepts of prevention, empowerment and protection to enable adults who are in circumstances that make them vulnerable, to retain independence, wellbeing and choice and to access their right to a life free from abuse and neglect.

3 Group Activity Think about one person you know who you consider to be vulnerable. In groups describe these people and the causes of their vulnerability.

4 Vulnerability factors could include: Limited or no verbal communication Reliant on the care and support of others Lacking capacity and understanding Unaware of their rights Low self esteem/self worth Unable to protect themselves “Institutionalised” Institutional poor practice Violence, drug/alcohol misuse in relationships Disability Isolation Previous abuse has occurred

5 Vulnerability factors More dependence and more isolation equals more risk of abuse

6 New legal framework for adult protection An “adult at risk” is an adult who— (a)is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect, (b)has needs for care and support (whether or not the authority is meeting any of those needs), and (c)as a result of those needs is unable to protect himself or herself against the abuse or neglect or the risk of it

7 Abuse: a single or repeated act, or multiple acts a lack of appropriate action perpetrated as a result of deliberate intent, negligence or ignorance an act of omission or neglect being persuaded or forced to enter into a financial or sexual arrangement to which they have not, or could not, consent can occur in any relationship and fundamentally is an abuse of trust

8 Categories of abuse There are 5 main categories: Physical Sexual Emotional or psychological Neglect Financial

9 Other Forms of Abuse Institutional abuse Discrimination and hate crime Abuse by a stranger Domestic abuse

10 Activity Is it acceptable or is it abuse? Using your red, amber and green cards decide if you think this is abuse Not abuse (green card) Unsure (amber card) Abuse (red card)

11 Activity Why do you think abuse may not be disclosed? – By adults who are vulnerable – By family & friends – By staff & volunteers What should you do or not do if someone discloses abuse to you?

12 To tell or not to tell..... I am from a black and minority ethnic (BME) community My mistreatment is from my partner / husband / wife I think the mistreatment is likely to happen again I am a very private person I am worried about feeling foolish I have no or few friends to talk things over with I want to be protected from further or other mistreatment I cannot remember what happened this morning I want to be in control of my own life I come from a small rural Welsh community 12

13 Case Study

14 Legislation Social Services and Wellbeing Wales Act 2014 Data Protection Act 1998 Human Rights Act 1998 Care Standards Act 2000 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Mental Health Act revision 2007 Equality Act 2010 Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Act 2006

15 New duties on range of agencies “Everyone’s responsibility” Duty to ‘investigate’ – agencies required to make enquiries & undertake appropriate action Enhanced duty to co-operate – agencies required to provide assistance Duty to share information (on people’s situations) Duty to report – staff in any setting, working with adults at risk Advocacy

16 Policy and guidance ‘In Safe Hands – Implementing Adult Protection in Wales’, July 2000 This addresses the need to develop local multi-agency codes of practice Multi-agency – local authority staff, police, health, voluntary sector (when required) Wales interim policy and procedures for the protection of vulnerable adults www.ssiacymru.org.uk www.ssiacymru.org.uk

17 Key agencies include: Social Services (Local Authority) duty to assess & ensure that needs are met, investigate and to co- ordinate adult and child protection systems. Police - duty to investigate allegations of criminal activity. CSSIW - notified of referrals in a regulated setting You have a responsibility to use established processes and procedures to challenge and report dangerous, abusive, discriminatory or exploitive behaviour and practice. (Care Council for Wales Code of Practice for Social Care Workers)

18 Essential Steps Believe that abuse can happen & never ignore a hunch Share your concerns with your manager or other appropriate person Do not cover up for others Ensure that you know the Policy & Procedures Know the limits of your responsibility Report and record your suspicions as soon as possible Do not tackle an alleged perpetrator yourself Inform the victim of your steps and what the process will be

19 ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing’ Edmund Burke 19

20 Action planning 2 things you have learnt today 2 things you intend to do to promote safeguarding in your role and setting

21 Contact details Louise Hughes Safeguarding Programme Manager Email: louise.hughes@agecymru.org.uk Tel: 01352 706 228 www.agecymru.org.uk/scams Age Cymru, St Andrews Park, Queens Lane, Bromfield Industrial Park, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1XB @agecymru facebook.com/agecymru


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