Trainer:

Jenny Silvera
Senior Safeguarding Coordinator
Overview of Contents
 The Care Act 2014
 Definition
 Types of abuse
The Care Act 2014
It is a legislative requirement of the expectations of the
Local Authority and other statutory providers to promote the
wellbeing of adults
and

a framework for Safeguarding Adults Boards to monitor the

effective implementation of policies and procedures
The Care Act 2014
Making Safeguarding Personal - The Six Safeguarding Principles

1. Empowerment – people are encourage to make their own decision and are
provided with support and information

2. Prevention – Strategies are developed to prevent abuse and neglect

3. Proportionate – A proportionate and the least intrusive response

4. Protection – People are offered ways to protect themselves and there is a co-
ordinated response to SG concerns

5. Partnerships – Local solutions , working together

6. Accountable – Accountability and transparency in delivering a SG response

The Care Act 2014
It moves away from a safeguarding process and emphasises desired outcomes for
the adult at risk

The Wellbeing principle puts the adult at risk and the heart of care and support,
this includes

• Personal dignity
• Physical and mental health
• Protection from abuse and neglect
• Control by the individual over day-to-day life including over care and support)
• Domestic, family and personal

All organisations working with adults who are or may be at risk of abuse and
neglect, should aim to ensure that person remains protected from abuse and
neglect
 Definition of Adults at Risk
An adult is a person aged 18 years or over who is or
may be in need of community care services by reason
of mental or other disability, age or illness
and
Who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself,
or unable to protect him or herself against harm or
exploitation.
(DH 2000)
The term ‘adult at risk’ has been used to replace
‘vulnerable adult’
Physical
Types of Abuse
Sexual
Psychological / Emotional
Financial or material
Neglect and acts of omission
Discriminatory
Organisational
Exploitation
Self Neglect
 Types of Abuse
Hate Crime & Mate Crime
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Force marriages
Honour Based Violence
Human Trafficking
FGM (FGM Act 2005)
Prevent
 Self Neglect
There is no defined definition of Self Neglect however, the Care Act 2014 defines as abuse or neglect
especially if the person has care and support needs

Self neglect is a behavioural condition in which a person may not recognised they are self neglecting. It
can occur as a result of mental health issues, personality disorders, substance abuse, dementia,
advancing age , social isolation, cognitive impairment or through personal choice. It can be triggered by
trauma and significant life events. Self neglect is an issue that affects people from all backgrounds

Environmental Self Care

Hoarding Health
Infestation Personal Hygiene
Squalor Nutrition and Hydration
Risk to safety and wellbeing Risk to safety and wellbeing

Referrals should be made to the Social Services safeguarding teams

Which photo most accurately reflect the amount of clutter in your room

In general clutter that reaches the level of picture 4 or higher could be seen
as hoarding
 Human Trafficking
Modern Day Slavery - Types of Slavery

Child Trafficking Young people (under 18) are moved either internationally or
domestically so they can be exploited
Forced Labour/Debt Bondage Victims are forced to work to pay off debts that realistically
they never will be able to. Low wages and increased debts
mean not only that they cannot ever hope to pay off the load,
but the debt may be passed down to their children
Forced Labour Victims are forced to work against their will, often working very
long hours for little or no pay in dire circumstances under
verbal or physical threats of violence to them or their families
Sexual Exploitation Victims are force to perform non-consensual abusive sexual
acts against their will, such are prostitution, escort work and
pornography
Criminal Exploitation Often controlled and maltreated, victims are forced into crimes
such as cannabis cultivation or pick pocketing
Domestic Servitude Victims are forced to carry out housework and domestic chores
in private household, very limited or no pay, free time and sleep
where they work.
 Human trafficking
Spot the signs
Physical Appearance Victims may show signs of physical or psychological abuse, look
malnourished or unkempt, or appear withdrawn
Isolation Victims may rarely be allowed to travel on their own, seem under the
control, influence of others, rarely interact or appear unfamiliar with
their neighbourhood or where they work
Poor living conditions Victims may be living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommodation
and/ or living and working at the same address
Few or no personal effects Victims may have no identification, have few personal possessions and
always wear the same clothes day in and day out
Restricted freedom of Victims have little opportunity to move freely and may have had their
movement travel documents retained
Unusual travel times They may be dropped off/collected for work on a regular basis either
very early or late at night
Reluctant to seek help Victims may avoid eye contact, appear frightened or hesitant to talk to
strangers and fear law enforced for many reasons, such as not knowing
who to trust
Modern Day Slavery
On July 2015 , the new Modern Day Slavery Act came into force

Modern day slavery encompass slavery, human trafficking, forces labour and
domestic servitude. It is organised crime in which victims are treated as
commodities and exploited for criminal gain. Targeting the most vulnerable people
e.g. homeless people, those with a mental illness etc.
Types of work environment
• Working in fast food shops earning £5 a week
• Food delivery
• Distributing flyers
• Open banks accounts in their own
• Washing cars
• Nail salons
• Door step crime
[Link]
Raising a Concern Help Line:
08000 724 725
Do
keep calm
Think about the risk before you act
You are a witness not a complainant
Don’t
Forget there may be a good innocent explanation
Become a private detective
Use the policy to pursue a personal grievance
Expect thanks

Care Quality Commission 03000 616 161 or

Email: enquiries@[Link]
It is important to look at:

• Section 42 of the Care Act 2014

• Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Deprivation of Liberty 2009

• Mental Health Act 1983