This training is funded by Staffordshire County Council. To access this session for FREE you must be a member of Support Staffordshire.  Support Staffordshire reserves the right to charge you for your booking if you are not a member.

FREE places are restricted to TWO per organisation for this session so please check with your organisation before booking.  Additional names can be added to a waiting list.

Who should attend:

This session is aimed at individuals who work or volunteer with adults who may be vulnerable to abuse.

Overview

This introductory session will provide participants with an understanding of what to look for to safeguard adults from harm, how to recognise abuse, respond effectively and refer appropriately.

Topics covered:

         • An overview of the legislation relevant to adult safeguarding

         • The risks associated with vulnerable adults and how to help lower these risks

         • An explanation of 10 types of abuse

         • Recognising signs and symptoms of different forms of abuse

         • How to deal with a disclosure of abuse

         • Referral and reporting procedures - the internal processes and the responsibility of local authorities

Should any Covid-19 restrictions be in place which will affect the delivery of this training we will update you in due course.