Safeguarding Adults - Legal and Regulatory Framework Health and Social Care Training Resources

Aims:

1. To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework related to safeguarding adults.
2. To familiarise participants with the key legislation and regulations that are essential for effective safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
3. To emphasise the importance of compliance with relevant legislation and regulations in promoting the welfare and protection of vulnerable adults.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the training session, participants should be able to:
1. Identify and explain the key legislation and regulations relevant to safeguarding adults:

• a. The Care Act 2014 and its implications for safeguarding adults.
• b. Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its role in protecting adults lacking capacity.
• c. Human Rights Act 1998 and its application to safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• d. Mental Health Act 1983 and its provisions related to safeguarding adults with mental health conditions.
• e. Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 and its relevance to safeguarding adults from domestic abuse.
• f. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and its impact on safeguarding practices.

2. Understand the key principles and objectives of the identified legislation and regulations:

• a. The rights and autonomy of vulnerable adults.
• b. The duty of care and responsibility of relevant professionals and organisations.
• c. The importance of prevention, early intervention and proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns.
• d. The legal frameworks for information sharing and confidentiality in safeguarding processes.
• e. The role of multi-agency cooperation and collaboration in safeguarding adults.

PowerPoint Presentation (126 slides)
Word Documents - 5 x Handout, End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment, , Suggested other learning activities, Case Study Learning Activities, Case Study Based Learning Activity Suggestions, Other Learning Activity Suggestions

Slide Titles:
Aims
Objectives
Welcome
SECTION HEADER - KEY LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS
Introduction
Care Act 2014
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Human Rights Act 1998
Mental Health Act 1983
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
SECTION HEADER - KEY LEGISLATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
Objectives
The Care Act and Implications for Safeguarding Adults
Mental Capacity Act and its Role in Protecting Adults lacking Capacity
Mental Capacity Act and its Role in Safeguarding Adults
Example
Human Rights Act and its Application to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Mental Health Act and its Provisions Related to Safeguarding Adults
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 and its Relevance to Safeguarding Adults from Domestic Abuse
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act and its Impact on Safeguarding Practices
Conclusion
SECTION HEADER - UNDERSTANDING KEY PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES OF LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
Objectives
Introduction
The Rights and Autonomy of Vulnerable People
Right to Autonomy
Informed Consent
Respect for Dignity
Right to Privacy
Right to Safety and Protection
Right to Access Justice
Support for Decision Making
Least Restrictive Measures
Participation and Empowerment
Conclusion
SECTION HEADER - THE DUTY OF CARE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF RELEVANT PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANISATIONS
Introduction
Legal Obligation
Upholding Wellbeing
Preventing Harm
Skills and Competence
Recognising and Responding to Concerns
Communication and Collaboration
Person Centred Approach
Ethical Responsibility
Documentation and Record Keeping
Conclusion
SECTION HEADER - THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION AND PROPORTIONATE RESPONSES TO SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS
Key Themes
Introduction
Prevention
Early Intervention
Timely Reporting
Proportionate Reporting
Collaborative Approach
Safeguarding Culture
SECTION HEADER - THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR INFORMATION SHARING AND CONFIDENTIALITY IN SAFEGUARDING PROCESSES
Key Themes
Information Sharing
Data Protection Act
Caldicott principles
Information Sharing Legislation and Guidance
Data Protection 2018
Caldicott Principles
Care Act 2014
SECTION HEADER - THE ROLE OF MULTI-AGENCY CO-OPERATION AND COLLABORATION IN SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
Effective Safeguarding
Holistic Perspective
Co-Ordinated Support
RECAP
References and Further Reading