institutional abuse
happens when the needs of the organisation override the needs of the individual
domestic violence
violent or aggressive behaviour within the home typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner
safeguarding
protection of health, wellbeing and rights of individuals
6 key principles - empowerment, prevention and protection, proportionality, partnership and accountability
safeguarding policies
give guidelines of an organisations needs to protect individuals’ rights
agencies involved - social care, gps, hospitals, education settings, ofsted, CQC, DBS
how to prevent safeguarding issues
reduce isolation, try bring an end to poverty, staff and training, safe environment, positive behaviour, in depth recruitment policies, person centred planning and care
empowerment
the individual should be supported to make their own decisions based on the best possible information
prevention
better to take action before harm occurs
proportionality
actions should be proportionate to the risk, being overprotective can disadvantage service users to be able to make their own decisions
protection
service users who are in greatest need of support and protection
partnership
working with a range of professionals, groups and communities to prevent, detect and report neglect or abuse
accountability
healthcare professionals need to be accountable for any activities in relation to safeguarding
mental capacity act principles 2005
always assume person has capacity unless proven otherwise
carefully consider actions to ensure least restrictive option is taken
always act for a person without capacity in their best interest
do not assume mental incapacity because of an unwise decision
take all practicable steps to enable people to make own decisions
care act 2014
underlines the importance of protecting the most vulnerable in society from harm, abuse and neglect
local authorities should put the individuals wellbeing first in everything they do
any actions taken to support the individual should have minimal effect on their rights and freedom
health and social care act 2014
had the effect of bringing personalisation to the NHS
intends to empower patients to make choices
health and social care act 2022
establishes integrated care systems, boards and partnerships
promotes collaborative and partnership working to integrate services, including social care, to improve patient care and safeguard individuals
safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
provided legislative framework for DBS and helps to safeguard both adults and children from harm and abuse
mental health act 2007
provides clear definition of different mental health conditions
gives relatives, doctors and approved social workers the right to have a person detained under the act for their own safety or safety of others
equality act 2010
provides legal protection for individuals from discrimination within society
human rights act 1998
sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals are entitled to
domestic abuse act 2021
provides a framework designed to support organisations to identify and respond yo domestic abuse and promotes best practice
