Adult Safeguarding Myself and Others Shared Lives: Adult Abuse Awareness Trainers: Working Group Set room up and bring .ppt clicker Set up projector and show first slide (might want to add length of time when known) Bring attendance list / certificates / booklets

Housekeeping Certificates Fire Alarm Toilets Mobile phones Breaks You might want to ask early arrivals if they’re already familiar with the room or know the building… This slide reminds you to inform the group: If there’s a fire alarm test today? (Check with reception or security if you’re not sure). When the fire alarm test will happen – or if no test today, then say something like “if the alarm starts ringing we will collect our belongings and go down the stairs to the car park/area. If anyone isn’t able to use the stairs, please stand with me and we’ll wait for assistance together. Remember to check everyone’s signed the attendance list, and if the alarm goes off take the attendance list outside with you so you can check off everyone’s out of the building. Tell the group where the male/female/accessible toilets are (check if they are accessible/locked) and advise if you’d like everyone to wait until the break or end of session. Ask group to put mobile phones on silent – if they need to make calls or speak to someone urgently they can speak outside. There will be a short break, however if anyone needs to stretch their legs – please do so, but try to keep disruptions to a minimum. Attendance certificates will be given to everyone at the end of this session.

Group Learning Agreement Understanding and respecting others: Speak one at a time Allow others to have their say Share what you want and remember to keep safe what other people share with the group The aim of the training is not to upset or distress, but does include discussions about adult abuse, the types of abuse and signs and indicators of abuse. As adults please ‘self care’ – WELCOME TO CHAT WITH US AFTER THE SESSION IF ANY CONCERNS

Introductions Introduce yourself: your name your carer’s name and how long have you lived with them? My name is… My carer’s name is… I have lived here for… Facilitators to introduce themselves and then ask group to do the same (incase some people might feel uncomfortable/shy, they might agree to pair up and introduce each other instead?)

By the end of this session you will be able to: Spot the different types of abuse. Know where abuse can happen, and groups of people who can abuse. Explain what you should do if you think that abuse is happening to you, or someone you know. People who you can tell, and what will happen next. First part of the session focuses on what adult abuse is and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is happening. Second part of the session focuses on what to do if abuse is happening to you, or someone you know tells you that is happening to them (this is sometimes called “a disclosure”) and if you have any concerns. We will also talk about who you can tell (sometimes called “the reporting procedure”). We believe that everyone has the right to live a life free from abuse and neglect, this is a basic human right. We should all be able to live our lives without violence, risk of harm and abuse... Is everyone ok to carry on?

“What does safeguarding mean?” Safeguarding means making sure you: are safe from abuse and neglect, and are able to be independent and make choices. Ask the group what the word “safeguarding” means to them? Click again and the description above will come up – you might want to tell the group that this is a new law called the “Care Act” which means that everyone living in the UK should know about safeguarding.

1. “What does abuse mean?” Abuse is when someone hurts you or treats you badly. Abuse is always wrong. There are different types of abuse. There have been lots of different reports / studies undertaken to show the extent of the problem of adult abuse. Talk a bit about the different groups and reports, eg. Elderly people, Domestic Violence & Abuse (DV&A), Learning Disabilities and Mental Health – (sometimes called “adult social care”) For those who use services or work with people with LD you’ve probably heard of the ‘Living in Fear’ Report, it’s been around for about 10 years and was important as it showed the scale of the problem, the range of abuse and the numbers of adults who experience abuse… which led onto Manchester’s LD Service to look at training their staff and service users.

“There are different types of abuse” Physical abuse - when someone hurts you for example hitting, kicking, biting. Sexual abuse - when someone touches your body or your private parts in ways you do not like or want. This includes kissing you, making you touch them, having sex with you when you do not want them to. Emotional abuse - when people talk to you in unkind ways. For example, threatening, swearing, ignoring you, shouting, putting you down and treating you like a child.

“There are different types of abuse” Financial abuse (theft) - when people take your money or things which belong to you. Neglect - this is when people who are supposed to help you don’t look after you properly. For example, not giving you enough food, not keeping you warm and safe, not giving you medication or not taking you to the doctors if you are ill. Discrimination (hate crime) - is when people treat you badly or unfairly because of the colour of your skin, your religion, your disability, your sexuality or age. Here are some of the forms of abuse which we will be talking about today – (we can talk about Organisational abuse (e.g. when the carers tell you what tv programme to watch / what time to go to bed / who you see / where to go on YOUR holiday etc)

“Who can abuse?” Anyone can behave in a way that is abusive. It might be someone you know, such as a carer, someone you share your home with, a family member, a stranger, or it could be someone who works in health and social services. Here are some of the forms of abuse which we will be talking about today – (we can talk about Organisational abuse (e.g. when the carers tell you what tv programme to watch / what time to go to bed / who you see / where to go on YOUR holiday etc)

“Where does abuse happen? ” Abuse can happen anywhere. Here are some of the forms of abuse which we will be talking about today – (we can talk about Organisational abuse (e.g. when the carers tell you what tv programme to watch / what time to go to bed / who you see / where to go on YOUR holiday etc)

Abuse is always wrong and should not happen. If these things happen to you or your friends, you should tell someone you trust. You could tell: Your Carer or Placement Worker Someone in your family A Nurse or Social Worker A Manager A friend or neighbour An advocate A Day Centre worker Here are some ideas of who you might feel comfortable talking to…

Who is working to help keep you safe? What are they doing to help? People who respond to reports of abuse – when abuse is reported, your Carer, Placement Worker and other people try to find out more about what has happened and will ask you what you want to happen next. They also try to protect people so that the abuse does not happen again. The Police – any abuse that is against the Law is a crime (for example sexual abuse, stealing). These things should be reported to the police, who may carry out an investigation.

Abuse is always wrong and should not happen! If these things happen to you or your friends, you should tell someone you trust. Everyone given a copy of the hand and a pen. Show this slide and ask if people can think of one person they can contact… Go back to the previous slide and remind if needed…

What to do if you have concerns Contact your Carer as soon as possible Contact your Placement Worker as soon as possible 0161 219 2445 Call the Contact Centre if out of hours 0161 234 5001

If you think something is wrong Signs of Abuse If you think something is wrong Tell Someone ! Is everyone ok with this?

Remember… Abuse happens, but there are people who can help you Talk about it with someone you trust Do something about it Tell Someone Uncomfortable as it may be, we need to understand that adult abuse is a reality and ensure that we respond appropriately to allegations of abuse. Talk about it with someone you trust Do something about it We all have a duty – if you suspect abuse is taking place report it

Do you have any questions? Thank you for listening  Hand out certificates Ask if everyone’s ok – anyone wanting to stay can (whilst turning off projector!) 18