Safeguarding

Question 1

What is the framework that protects vulnerable persons who cant make decisions for themselves?

Answer 1

The Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 2

Adult safeguarding is built on 6 principles, what are they?

EPPPPA

Answer 2

1) Empowerment
2) Prevention
3) proportionality
4) Protection
5) Partnership
6) Accountability

Question 3

Safeguarding?

Answer 3

• Adult at risk and In need of immediate assistance because of abuse/neglect.
• Hoarder CIR 5 and above.
• Safeguarding is about the person.
• Physical abuse
• Domestic violence
• Sexual abuse
• Sexual exploitation
• Psychological abuse
• Financial/material abuse
• Modern slavery
• Discriminatory abuse
• Organisational abuse
• Neglect and acts of omission
• Self neglect

Question 4

Serious Outstanding Risk?

Answer 4

• Welfare concern based on neglect of property.
• Hoarder CIR 2-4
• Inadequate heating
• Unreported previous fires
• Unsafe use of flammable materials/candles
• Burn marks on floor/clothes
• Vermin infestation
• History of falls

Question 5

What is a SAB?

Answer 5

Safeguarding Adults Board.

- SM can deputise for the BC

Question 6

How do the partner agencies go about sharing information regarding safeguarding?

Answer 6

Information sharing is part of the “London Multi-agency Adult safeguarding policy & procedures”