First introduced by the Department of Health in 2011, but now embedded in the Care Act, these six principles apply to all health and care settings.
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1. Empowerment
People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent
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2. Prevention
It is better to take action before harm occurs.
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3. Proportionality
The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.
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4. Protection
Support and representation for those in greatest need.
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5. Partnership
Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse.
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6. Accountability
Accountability and transparency in safeguarding practice.
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Safeguarding adults and children training courses
Classroom, tailored and e-learning safeguarding training courses. Supporting you to make sure that safeguarding measures are in place to safeguard adults and children from harm or neglect.
Mini podcast about trustees and safeguarding
SCIE's Simon Bayliss talks about the importance of understanding safeguarding duties for charity board members
Safeguarding for Trustees of User-led Organisations
This guide is about your safeguarding responsibilities as a trustee of a user-led organisation (ULO). As a trustee you have a duty of care to your staff, people who use your service and volunteers
Safeguarding adults: CPD-accredited online course
