Safeguarding means protecting a persons health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.  Safeguarding children, young people and adults is a collective responsibility.

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Those most in need of protection include:

• Children and young people

• Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.​

 

All staff, whether they work in a hospital, a care home, in general practice, or in providing community care, and whether they are employed by a public sector, private, or not-for-profit organisation, have a responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

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Introduction to Safeguarding & Protecting Children and Young People

Introduction to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Level 2 Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People

Level 3 Principles of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Adults