Safeguarding - Skills for Practice in Responding to Domestic Abuse

Safeguarding - Skills for Practice in Responding to Domestic Abuse
SafeguardingSkillsforPracticeinRespondingtoDomesticAbuse
Course Information
Practical guidance for staff to enquire, respond and refer appropriately to safeguard patients and their family when experiencing domestic abuse.
Learning Outcomes
  • The MCFT expected response to Domestic Abuse
  • Engage with routine enquires confidently,
  • Provide Safety Advice for those experiencing domestic abuse with a trauma informed approach.
  • Give examples of relevant support services available.
  • Know how to access the Trusts Domestic Abuse Policy and Guidance and Intranet Resources. To escalate and refer to relevant partner agencies.​
Legislation Guidance

​Domestic abuse act 2021

The care act 2014

The children’s act 2004

Mental capacity act 2005

 SA12 Mersey care domestic abuse policy and practice guidance

 SD17 Safeguarding adults policy

 SD13 Safeguarding children’s policy​

Refresher

​Once Only

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

​Margy Green, Jenny Tennant, Kelley Hayde, Angela Tyrer, Hannah Molyneux, Nick woods, Alex Hayden, Sophie smith. 0151 351 8484.​

Useful Links / Resources

​All on Mersey care safeguarding intranet page​

Available Dates