Results for tag: Safeguarding Adults

Promoting independence in health and social care empowers residents and patients to feel more in control of their lives. Learn more here.

Advocates play an important role in maintaining a patient’s dignity and rights in all aspects of health and social care. Learn more here.

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act is vital if you work in health and social care. Find out more about who it applies to and what the principles are here.

If you work in health and social care, it’s essential to understand the rules for restrictive practices to truly look after the patients in your care. Find out more here.

As a healthcare professional, you can help patients by increasing your understanding of why they may be resistive to care, and learning how you can support.

Overstimulation can happen to any adults, especially those with a neurodiversity. If your role involves safeguarding adults it is important to know how to help.

Carers’ breaks and respite care gives caregivers and the person they are looking after a much needed break. Explore the types of respite care available to you.

Unresolved attachment disorder in childhood can lead to adults experiencing a range of symptoms. Learn about attachment disorder in adults here.

Delirium refers to a rapid and profound decline in mental clarity. Understand how to recognise and respond effectively to delirium here.

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of human rights. We explain the different types and the signs to look out for here.