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
Target Audience
All Mersey care staff
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