Safeguarding - Neglect & Self Neglect Safeguarding Module

Safeguarding - Neglect & Self Neglect Safeguarding Module
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Course Information
A 60-minute overview of Neglect and Self Neglect The training session focuses on helping participants recognise signs and symptoms of Neglect/Self Neglect like poor hygiene, malnutrition, unsafe living conditions, and withdrawal, while understanding risk factors such as isolation or cognitive impairment. It also emphasises responding appropriately by following safeguarding principles like empowerment, protection, and accountability, ensuring concerns are recorded accurately and reported through the correct procedures. Overall, the session reinforces that early identification and action are essential, and the importance of making safeguarding personal .
Learning Outcomes

  • Define adult neglect and self-neglect
  • Understand Signs and symptoms of neglect and self-neglect
  • Awareness of Legal Frameworks
  • Best practice for Practitioners​ 

Legislation Guidance

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005
Refresher

​Once Only

Target Audience
MCFT Practitioners
Band (Suitability)
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator

Module Content Leads

Hannah Molyneux

Nick Woods

or

Safeguarding Adults Team

Useful Links / Resources

Available Dates