This report on safeguarding in health and social care provides a detailed analysis of the topic, exploring the vulnerability of different groups, risk factors leading to abuse and harm, and the impact of social and cultural factors. The report examines the strengths and weaknesses of current legislation and policies, and the roles of key professionals in protecting vulnerable individuals. It also analyzes existing working practices and strategies designed to minimize abuse, evaluating their effectiveness and suggesting potential improvements. The report includes case studies like Baby P and the Winterbourne View hospital scandal to illustrate key concepts, and it concludes with recommendations for enhanced safeguarding practices in healthcare and social care settings. The report also discusses the importance of empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability in the safeguarding policy.