Transcript Safeguarding Adults - Diocese of Blackburn

Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Adults
• AKA Protection of Vulnerable Adults,
POVA, Elder Abuse
• But Safeguarding is not just about
responding to concerns
• Universal, targeted and responsive
Safeguarding for all adults
Some examples
• These real life cases show the
nature of abuse
Brent Martin
“Three people, including two teenagers, have
been charged with murder after a man with
learning difficulties was attacked by a gang.
Brent Martin, 23, died in hospital after being
found injured in Town End Farm estate in
Sunderland”
Care home patient was
'neglected'
• An 87-year-old woman with dementia
suffered third degree burns when care home
staff sat her on a commode filled with hot
water, a court has heard.
• Leeds Crown Court was told she had been
placed over the water to treat her
constipation and haemorrhoid.
Winterbourne View hospital
staff admit abuse charges
• Three staff from a private hospital
near Bristol have pleaded guilty to
the ill treatment of residents.
• 9 February 2012
Sabia Rani
“A mother and her two daughters have been
jailed after they allowed a young bride to be
beaten to death in their family home.
Phullan Bibi, 52, and sisters Uzma Khan, 23,
and Nazia Naureen, 28, were sent to
prison under new domestic violence legislation
after they turned a blind eye to the
gruesome murder of 19-year-old Sabia Rani by
her husband Shazad Khan
Care home boss accused of murders
• The co-manager of a care home in Somerset has
been charged with murdering three elderly
residents.
• Rachel Baker, 44, is accused in connection with
the deaths of Francis Hay, Marion Alder and Lucy
Cox at Parkfields care home near Glastonbury.
Daleen Van de Sande
A care home boss was facing jail after she
systematically stole £11,000 from one of her
residents, who later died.
Daleen Van de Sande wrote herself 21 cheques taken
from frail Patricia Wiper and even turned up at her
funeral reception to ‘comfort’ her relatives when she
died
• Lancashire Evening Post Tuesday 10th May 2011
Steven Hoskin
“A man with severe learning difficulties was violently
tortured for hours before being forced to take 70
painkillers and fall from a viaduct to his death, a court
heard. Steven Hoskin was beaten, "walked" around on a
dog collar and lead, and forced to confess to being a
paedophile before he was killed on July 6th”
Who is a Vulnerable Adult?
• Any adult aged 18 or over who, by
reason of mental or other disability, age,
illness or other situation is permanently
or for the time being unable to take care
of him or herself, or to protect him or
herself against significant harm or
exploitation.
Archbishops Council
Guidelines
• Promoting a Safe Church 2006
• Responding Well to those who have been
sexually abused 2011
• Safeguarding Guidelines relating to Safer
Recruitment (interim)
• Responding to Domestic Abuse 2006
Church of England’s Response 1
We are committed to;
• respectful pastoral ministry to all adults
within our church community.
• care and protection of vulnerable
people.
• selection and training for those with
pastoral responsibility.
Church of England’s Response 2
We will,
●respond to any complaint re harm,
cooperating with police and the local
authority in any investigation.
● seek to offer informed pastoral care to
anyone who has suffered abuse.
● challenge any abuse of power by
anyone in a position of trust.
Church of England’s Response 3
● We will care for and supervise any
member of our church community known
to have offended against a vulnerable
person.
Blackburn Diocese’s Response
• Appointment of Safeguarding Adults Adviser.
• Safeguarding Adults Policy.
• Training for all Clergy and Licensed Lay
Workers.
• All Parishes are to have a Safeguarding Adults
Policy and have it reviewed annually by PCC.
• All Parishes to have a Safeguarding Adults Coordinator.
• Active investigation of any
allegations/complaints.
The Parish
of St
Elsewhere
Implementing a policy in the
Parish
• Everyone‘s responsibility.
• Welcome for all people,
including those seen as
vulnerable.
• Policy.
• Opportunity to care.
Implementing a policy in the
Parish
• The PCC plus clergy have a duty of care
for the safety of those who attend or
use the church.
• Named individual to be;
• Key person ;
• Champion of vulnerable people,
• Liaison within and outside church.
Recruitment of paid employees and
volunteers
• The PCC to agree recruitment arrangements ,
and who involved.
• references,
• confidential declaration,
• validating the identity of applicants for CRB
disclosures.
• Leaders of groups to inform re possible new
employees or volunteers.
Recruitment of paid employees and
volunteers
• Usually six months involvement before
being asked to help with work with children
or vulnerable people.
• Visitors, on an occasional basis ;
• not responsible for a group
• not left in sole charge.
Young People
• 14 to 16 years, treated as ‘visitors’ to a
group;.
• need support and supervision.
• 16 to 18 years appointed in the same
way as adults, but with their parents’
permission.
Criminal Records Bureau
• All church workers involved in any
pastoral ministry will be recruited with
care including the use of the Criminal
Records Bureau disclosure service when
legal or appropriate.
The Parish Church
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Regular audit of buildings re;
access,
visibility,
audibility
toilet facilities
Disability Discrimination Acts of 1995
and 2005.
The Parish Church
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Duty of care to all.
Positions of power and influence.
Prevention is key.
Creating a caring atmosphere
How can we help?
• Maximize Independence.
• Respect the person and all their
abilities.
• Choices. (even if appear risky)
• Considering privacy and confidentiality.
• Including in decisions affecting their life.
• Creating an inclusive environment in
Church .
Who can be an abuser?
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Social care staff
Medical staff
Family
Partner/spouse
Doctor
Neighbour
Friend
Clergy
Where can abuse occur?
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Care homes
Day centres
Hospitals
At home
Colleges
Public transport
ANYWHERE
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One-off act.
Regular and repeated actions.
Often, but not always, a crime.
Perpetrated by anyone, anywhere.
Abuse often multifaceted.
Some general points
• Abuse is not always intentional – it can
be the result of often well-meaning
ignorance.
• Duty to report any concerns or
suspicions of abuse.
• Important to see safeguarding adults as
part of a wider ‘Safeguarding Agenda’.
Why do you think some people
might be more likely to experience
abuse?
WHO?
• age or disability.
• not be able to recognise/understand that what is
happening is abusive.
• dependent on others for care/support.
• limited life experience.
• low self esteem.
• not know how to complain.
• communication difficulties.
• not know their rights.
Taking Action
• What should you do if you have
concerns?
• Why is it difficult to report abuse?
• Why should abuse be reported?
What you should do
• Immediate safety – emergency medical
attention or police required?
• Stay calm
• Listen carefully
• Be sympathetic
• Be aware medical evidence might be
needed
• Reassure.
DO NOT
• Press for more details
•Interrupt
• Promise to keep secrets
• Make promises that you cannot keep.
• Contact the alleged abuser
• Be judgemental
• Show shock
• Pass on information to anyone who doesn’t
have a “need to know”
Recording
• A.S.A.P.
• Note date, time and sign your record.
• Actual words.
• Circumstances of disclosure.
• Setting and who else present.
•Factual information, NOT opinions.
• Use black ink.
• May be used in legal action or disciplinary
procedure.
Action to be taken
With any concerns or disclosures
YOU MUST
• Lay people tell parish priest, ( Area Dean
or the Safeguarding Adults Adviser.)
• The parish priest contact the
Safeguarding Adults Adviser.
More Information
Statutory Agencies - Social Care (Adult Services)
Lancashire County Council - 0845 053 0028
Lancashire Police - 0845 125 3545
Out of hours 0845 053 00 09
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/sites/safeguarding/index.asp
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council - 01254 587547
Blackburn Police – 01254 51212
Adult Social Care Emergency Duty Team on - 01254 587547.
http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/server.php?show=nav.267
Blackpool Council – 01253 477592
Blackpool Council Out Of Hours Service – 01253 477600
Police in Blackpool – 01253 293933
http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/M-R/ProtectionofVulnerableAdults/
NHS Direct (nurse advice) - 0845 4647
Emergencies 999