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Report on Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence

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Report on Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1The forms of abuse experienced by the adults............................................................................1The indicators that abuse is taking place with adults..................................................................1The factors that may lead to risk.................................................................................................2The key legislation and regulation..............................................................................................2The working strategies and procedures used in health and social care.......................................3The role of supportive relationships to reduce the risk of abuse.................................................3CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
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INTRODUCTIONTo safeguard all individuals who come into their care is the responsibility of the Healthand Social Care (HSC) workers. The right is being given to all the adults to live safe and securelives that is free from any threat or danger of harm or abuse (Markle‐Reid, Browne. and Gafni,2013).In this report, the forms of abuse that have been experienced by the adults will bediscussed. The factor that leads to abusive situations will be explained in this report.Furthermore, the working strategies that have been used in HSC to reduce the risk of abuse willalso be outlined in this report.The forms of abuse experienced by the adultsThere are many types of abuse that are being faced by adults. Some of them are asfollows-:Domestic violence – When one or both the partners are in a relationship such as marriage,family, dating etc. then the abusive behaviour by one or both can be defined as domestic abuse.By accidents it cannot happen and is done intentionally.Bullying – In this, the more powerful person takes advantage of the person who is in less powerin comparison with that person. It can take place in office, school, colleges and many otherplaces.Physical abuse – To another person an injury or trauma can be caused from this act. In case ofdomestic violence, the adults can be victims of such abuse.Sexual abuse- Both physical and non-physical component is included in sexual abuse. The rapesor other forced sexual acts are involved in it. Against women this type of abuse is oftenperpetrated and can also be used against men (Mallers, Claver and Lares, 2013).Emotional abuse- In this, another person is hurt mentally. The yelling, threats, shaming etc. areincluded in this.The indicators that abuse is taking place with adultsThere are various indicators of abuse such as cuts, scars, malnutrition, poor hygiene,breaks, burns, fractures etc. Due to domestic violence that is being faced there may be cuts,fractures, unexplained injuries etc. The people who have faced sexual abuse may face the suddenor irrational changes in behaviour. They might have mood swings, low-self-esteem, threat of1
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