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INTRODUCING SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & ADULTS LEVEL 1

Aims & Objectives At the end of this training, you should be able to identify: What abuse is and the different types of abuse Who abuses? Why abuse might occur and to whom What to do if you witness abuse Where to access further information Safeguarding is protecting adults and children from abuse, this online course is split into four distinct areas: Introduction to safeguarding: this covers safeguarding Adult and Child information Safeguarding Children: This covers abuse of children specifically Safeguarding Adults: This covers abuse of Adults who are at risk of abuse Questions: These confirm your learning All sections have to be completed for successful completion of the course. In total, the course should take one hour to complete.

Team Structure chart for SEPT Safeguarding Service Safeguarding in SEPT Team Structure chart for SEPT Safeguarding Service .

Your Responsibility It is your responsibility to report any abuse wherever it is seen, suspected or reported and to take the necessary immediate actions to ensure the protection of any vulnerable person at risk. Remember to report your concern to your line manager and complete a DATIX if necessary. Be clear on the form what happened and provide information on why this is a situation of potential abuse

Access to further information You should be aware of how to access additional information via the Safeguarding site on the Trust Intranet. Polices Safeguarding Team Contact Details Referral Forms Information Sharing Guidance Whistle Blowing Policy

Prevention These Include: All teams must have in place systems that minimise the possibility of abuse. Effective Risk Assessment and Care Planning These Include: Effective Training of Staff (including records of this) Provision of Information to Service Users on Protecting Themselves e.g. Staff Meetings where Safeguarding is Discussed Leaflets and Posters etc. Service User Meetings where Safety is Discussed

Protection of Evidence Record all actions accurately. If there are items you think may be used as evidence do not handle them unless you have to. Any written evidence can be copied to preserve this. Ask for assistance as soon as possible if you think a criminal investigation may be required. The police will advise on preservation of evidence in each circumstance

We do not want to be negative, but a few things to Avoid Do Not be judgmental – have an open mind Do Not promise to keep secrets Do Not stop someone who is freely recalling significant events Do Not ask leading or closed questions or press for more details Do Not make promises you are unable to keep Do Not contact the alleged abuser

Whistleblowing Your concern may include Remember You do not need firm evidence to raise a concern Whistleblowing Individual members of staff in the Trust have a legal right and a duty to raise with their Managers or the Trust Board any matters of concern they may have about safety, clinical practice, malpractice or wrong doing which may affect patients, the public, other staff or the organisation itself . Your concern may include Unethical Practice, Clinical/Non-Clinical Concerns regarding the professional conduct or performance of a member of staff Criminal activity Negligence Endangering of an individual’s health and safety Bullying or Harassment Damage to the environment Abuse of position/authority Maladministration A miscarriage of justice on matters which may be defined as gross misconduct The Trust encourages and supports you to report concerns Refer to the whistleblowing policy CPG53