THE RIGHT START: ADULT SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS
FREE for Members | £40 for Non-Members
This training is funded by Staffordshire County Council. To access this session for FREE you must be a member of Support Staffordshire. Support Staffordshire reserves the right to charge you for your booking if you are not a member.
Who should attend:
This session is aimed at individuals who work or volunteer with adults who may be vulnerable to abuse.
Overview:
This introductory session will provide participants with an understanding of what to look for to safeguard adults from harm, how to recognise abuse, respond effectively and refer appropriately.
Topics covered:
- An overview of the legislation relevant to adult safeguarding
- The risks associated with vulnerable adults and how to help lower these risks
- An explanation of 10 types of abuse
- Recognising signs and symptoms of different forms of abuse
- How to deal with a disclosure of abuse
- Referral and reporting procedures – the internal processes and the responsibility of local authorities
**Members failure to attend without prior cancellation will result in you being charged the standard half day member rate of £30**. To avoid being charged you must provide a minimum of two working days’ notice so that your place can be offered to another organisation.**
