Our Policies
Our Safeguarding Policy
Table of Contents for Safeguarding
> Aims and Purpose of this Policy
> Duty of Care and confidentiality
> Ratios
> What are we protecting people from
> What to do if there is an allegation of abuse
> Procedure in the event of a concern of abuse
> Review
> Key Contacts: Sources of support and advice
>> Safeguarding Policy Statement
>> The Role of a Church Safeguarding Coordinator
>> Code of Conduct for Working with Children or Young People
>> What is Abuse and Neglect of Children?
>> What is Abuse of Adults at Risk?
>> Signs of Possible Abuse in Children
>> Signs of Possible Abuse in Adults
Signs of possible abuse in adults
Physical
- A history of unexplained falls, fractures, bruises, burns, minor injuries
- Signs of under or over use of medication and/or medical problems unattended
Psychological
- Alteration in psychological state e.g. withdrawn, agitated, anxious, tearful
- Intimidated or subdued in the presence of the carer
- Fearful, flinching or frightened of making choices or expressing wishes
- Unexplained paranoia
Sexual
- Pregnancy in a woman who is unable to consent to sexual intercourse
- Unexplained change in behaviour or sexually implicit/explicit behaviour
- Torn, stained or bloody underwear and/or unusual difficulty in walking or sitting
- Infections or sexually transmitted diseases
- Full or partial disclosure or hints of sexual abuse
- Self-harming
Neglect or Omission
- Malnutrition, weight loss and /or persistent hunger
- Poor physical condition, poor hygiene, varicose ulcers, pressure sores
- Being left in wet clothing or bedding and/or clothing in a poor condition
- Failure to access appropriate health, educational services or social care
- No callers or visitors
Financial or Material
- Disparity between assets and living conditions
- Unexplained withdrawals from accounts or disappearance of financial documents
- Sudden inability to pay bills
- Carers or professionals fail to account for expenses incurred on a person's behalf
- Recent changes of deeds or title to property
Discriminatory
- Inappropriate remarks, comments or lack of respect
- Poor quality or avoidance of care Institutional
- Lack of flexibility or choice over meals, bed times, visitors, phone calls, etc
- Inadequate medical care and misuse of medication
Sensory deprivation
- Denial of use of spectacles or hearing aids
- Missing documents and/or absence of individual care plans
- Public discussion of private matter
- Lack of opportunity for social, educational or recreational activity