THE RIGHT START: ADULT SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS

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.**