Safeguarding Adults

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Safeguarding AdultsThe Care Act 2014Your ResponsibilitiesHuman TraffickingYour Role as the Person Raising Concern Information SharingThe Mental Capacity ActAssessing Capacity ChartDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsPressure Ulcer StagingPrevent/ChannelFemale Genital MutilationModern SlaveryDomestic Violence and AbuseThe Care Act 20141sets outstatutory responsibility for theintegration of care and supportbetween health and localauthorities. NHS England andClinical Commissioning Groups areworking in partnership with localand neighbouring social careservices. Local Authorities havestatutory responsibility forsafeguarding. In partnership withhealth they have a duty to promotewellbeing within local communities. The Care Act 2014What is safeguardingadults and why it matters2Safeguarding Adults meansprotecting a person s right to live in safety, free from abuse andneglect.

Safeguarding adults is about the safety and well-being of all patients but providing additional measures for those least able to protect themselves from harm or abuse. Safeguarding adults is a fundamental part of patient safety and wellbeing and the outcomes expected of the NHS. Safeguarding adults is also integral to complying

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