Question 1

What are the 5 main safeguarding issues?

Accepted Answer

The most common safeguarding concerns include:

Physical abuse

Emotional or psychological abuse

Sexual abuse

Neglect or acts of omission

Financial or material abuse
Other issues may involve self-neglect, discrimination, institutional abuse, and exploitation.

Question 2

What are the 6 principles of safeguarding and protection?

Accepted Answer

As outlined in the UK’s Care Act 2014, the six core principles are:

Empowerment – Supporting individuals to make informed choices

Prevention – Taking action before harm occurs

Proportionality – Responding in the least intrusive, appropriate way

Protection – Safeguarding those in greatest need

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Question 3

What is safeguarding in nursing care?

Accepted Answer

In nursing, safeguarding means recognising signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and acting promptly to protect patients. Nurses play a crucial role in:

Monitoring for physical or emotional changes

Reporting concerns to safeguarding teams

Supporting patients’ dignity, autonomy, and safety with

Question 4

What is safeguarding and protection in care?

Accepted Answer

Safeguarding in care refers to the measures taken to protect the health, well-being, and human rights of individuals—especially vulnerable people—from abuse, neglect, and harm. Protection is the practical action taken when safeguarding concerns arise, such as reporting abuse or intervening to ensure

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