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Safeguarding Overview

Safeguarding Overview. What is covered. Well-being and overarching duties. “The  Act will transform the way social services are delivered, promoting people’s independence to give them a stronger voice and control .”.

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Safeguarding Overview

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  1. Safeguarding Overview

  2. What is covered

  3. Well-being and overarching duties “The Act will transform the way social services are delivered, promoting people’s independence to give them a stronger voice and control.” A person exercising functions under this Act must seek to promote the well-being of people. Well-being includes protection from abuse and neglect You also need to follow the other overarching duties: • Participation • Dignity • Views, wishes, feelings • Culture

  4. Human rights

  5. Links to other Parts of the Act

  6. Adults’ pathway The Act, statutory guidance and regulations explain how you must work with adults

  7. Adult Protection and Support Order

  8. Children’s pathway The Act, statutory guidance and regulations explain how you must work with children.

  9. Safeguarding boards Purpose of the Board is: protectionof children and adults from abuse, neglect or other kinds of harm andprevention from becoming at risk Procedures Functions Service recipient participation is a requirement 6 areas

  10. National Independent Safeguarding Board Works alongside Safeguarding Boards to secure consistent improvements in safeguarding policy and practice throughout Wales • Gives support and advice • Reports on effectiveness • Makes recommendations

  11. Conclusion • Safeguarding is everyone’s business • You must act lawfully • There will be implications for your role • What further learning do you need? • What actions will you need to take?

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