Dementia Care - Safeguarding Awareness Level 1

Dementia Care - Safeguarding Awareness Level 1

Presentation, 4 x Handouts, Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment, Icebreaker, Activity Recognising the Signs of Abuse in Dementia Care, Case Study Importance of Safeguarding in Dementia Care, Case Study Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Safeguarding, Quiz Recognising the Signs of Abuse in Dementia Care

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Aims and Objectives:

Overall Aim:
To provide a basic understanding of safeguarding principles in dementia care, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Define what safeguarding means in the context of dementia care.

Recognise common signs of abuse or neglect in individuals with dementia.

Understand how to report safeguarding concerns appropriately.


Presentation (47 Slides)
Welcome and Introduction
Why is Safeguarding Important?
Key Reasons We Safeguard
What is Dementia?
What is Dementia Care?
Spotting Signs of Abuse or Neglect
What Does Safeguarding Mean ?
Why is Safeguarding Important?
Who is Responsible for Safeguarding?
Laws That Help Protect People
What This Means in Care Settings
Why Are People with Dementia at Higher Risk?
How Can We Protect Them?
Types of Abuse and Neglect
What Can We Do?
Examples of Abuse
How to Spot Abuse – Physical Signs
How to Spot Abuse – Emotional Signs
How to Spot Abuse – Behavioural Signs
How to Spot Abuse – What Can We Do?
Barriers to Communication
What Can We Do?
The Role of Care Staff and Professionals
Recognise the Concern
Respond Appropriately
Report The Concern
Follow the Procedures
Support the Individual
What Can You Do?
Why is Reporting Concerns Important?
Who Should You Report Concerns To?
What Happens After Reporting?
Key Laws and Policies
The Care Act 2014
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and Human Rights Act 1998
What Can We Do?
End of Session Recap and Key Points
Where to Get More Information

Word Documents
Handouts x 4
End of Session Assessment (Multiple Choice)
Icebreaker
Activity Recognising the Signs of Abuse in Dementia Care
Case Study Importance of Safeguarding in Dementia Car
Case Study Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Safeguarding
Quiz - Recognising the Signs of Abuse in Dementia Care

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