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Safeguarding Update September 2014 Karen Rodgers Adult Safeguarding Training and Development Manager Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/147/cambridgeshire_safeguar ding_adults_board SoVA and MCA Newsletter http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20100/safeguarding_adults_and_mental_capac ity_act/523/adults_at_risk_from_harm MARU to MASH The Care Act 2014 Enquiry by local authority Safeguarding Adults Boards Safeguarding Adults reviews Abolition of local authorities power to remove persons in need of care (section 47) New definitions – Adults “at risk of abuse or neglect” (no longer a Vulnerable Adult). Principle of “Well being”) Protecting property of adults being cared for away from home The Care Act Consultation on Draft Guidance Link to the draft guidance on adult safeguarding can be found at: http://careandsupportregs.dh.gov.uk/category/adult-safeguarding/ Response from Government by end Oct. Cambridgeshire County Council Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedure Update Sign up form: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20077/adults_ and_older_people_practitioners_and_providers_information/418/adult_saf Adult Safeguarding Training Level One to Three training is refreshed every three years for all staff that have regular (once a month or more) direct contact with vulnerable adults. Good practice that managers carry out knowledge checks annually. Training Strategy including standards and knowledge check forms: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20077/adults_and_older_people_practitioners_a nd_providers_information/424/adult_safeguarding_training/3 Guide includes: ● Top tips for workers 9 ● Advice and support 12 ● Flowchart of whistleblowing process 14 ● Guidance for Managers 15 ● What to do when a worker reports a concern 16 ● Top tips for managers 16 ● Employer guidance 19 ● Responsibilities of employer 19 ● Standards for policies 21 ● Model policy for small organisations 23 ● Settlement agreements 25 ● What does good practice look like? Some Adult Safeguarding Training Sub-Group – Rep from the Residential Sector needed please… Karen Rodgers - Adult Safeguarding Training and Development Manager Tel: 01223 729110 [email protected]