A learning resource developed for social services practitioners providing an introduction into adults at risk of harm and online safety. It covers the perceived risks, forms of abuse, themes of harassment, how the risks can be reduced, and prompts for practitioners. Includes a list of references providing links to current information and evidence. It was developed with the assistance of the National L&D Adult Support & Protection Group and the Iriss Evidence Search and Summary Service.
(Edited publisher abstract)
A learning resource developed for social services practitioners providing an introduction into adults at risk of harm and online safety. It covers the perceived risks, forms of abuse, themes of harassment, how the risks can be reduced, and prompts for practitioners. Includes a list of references providing links to current information and evidence. It was developed with the assistance of the National L&D Adult Support & Protection Group and the Iriss Evidence Search and Summary Service.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This document is aimed at trainers and outlines the content of a two day training plan for people working with adults with learning disabilities, and about how the Mental Capacity Act impacts on the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. This material is designed for anyone working in adult safeguarding, especially within learning disabilities services. The objectives are: to ensure a common understanding of the key concepts of capacity and best interests as they relate to people with learning disability; to develop a knowledge of key aspects of the Act including restraint, deprivation of liberty, the role of a court appointed deputy and the court of protection; to develop an understanding of when it is appropriate to involve an IMCA in a safeguarding case; and to explore how these aspects of the Act can assist in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
This document is aimed at trainers and outlines the content of a two day training plan for people working with adults with learning disabilities, and about how the Mental Capacity Act impacts on the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. This material is designed for anyone working in adult safeguarding, especially within learning disabilities services. The objectives are: to ensure a common understanding of the key concepts of capacity and best interests as they relate to people with learning disability; to develop a knowledge of key aspects of the Act including restraint, deprivation of liberty, the role of a court appointed deputy and the court of protection; to develop an understanding of when it is appropriate to involve an IMCA in a safeguarding case; and to explore how these aspects of the Act can assist in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.