Safeguarding Flashcards
1
Q
Groups that may need to be Safeguarded??
A
Children Infants and toddlers Children in care Older people People with learning difficulties People with mental health People with disabilities
2
Q
Effects of lack of Safeguarding??
A
Low self-esteem, Isolation, Blame themselves, Lack of communication, Copy bad or abusive behaviours, Feel frightened, Lack of confidence
3
Q
Why groups may need to be Safeguarded??
A
Abuse: Physical, Sexual, Financial, Verbal
Witness to violence
Physically neglected
Bullied by school peers, family or neighbours
4
Q
Legislations for Safeguarding??
include guidelines-POVA&ECM
A
Equality Act The Children Act The Disability Discrimination Act The Mental Health Act NHS & Community Care Act POVA- Protection Of Vulnerable Adults ECM- Every Child Matters
5
Q
What are CRB Checks??
A
To check the suitability of a person wanting to work in a care setting with vulnerable people or children to see if they hold a criminal record
