This policy is intended for all staff, managers, compliance officers, contractors, and volunteers involved in providing domiciliary care services. It ensures that those who interact with vulnerable adults in care settings understand their role in safeguarding and are equipped to handle safeguarding concerns appropriately.

This safeguarding adults policy includes:

• Safeguarding principles - Empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnerships, and accountability.
• Types of abuse - Identifying and responding to various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglect.
• Reporting and responding to safeguarding concerns - Clear procedures for staff to follow when reporting abuse.
• Roles and responsibilities - Defined duties for staff and managers, as well as safeguarding leads in safeguarding adults.
• Risk management - Ensuring risks are identified and mitigated to protect adults at risk.
• Training - Regular safeguarding training for staff to ensure they understand and are competent in their safeguarding duties.
• Confidentiality and information sharing - Guidelines on maintaining confidentiality while ensuring appropriate information sharing for protection.
  

This policy is essential for safeguarding vulnerable adults in domiciliary care settings. Providing clear procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to abuse helps care providers meet their legal and ethical obligations. It promotes a culture of safety and respect, reduces the risk of abuse, and ensures compliance with relevant safeguarding legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

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• Up-to-date compliance - Regularly updated to reflect the latest safeguarding legislation and best practice guidance.
• Professional quality - Developed by compliance experts to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Customisable for your needs - Easily tailored to reflect your organisation’s specific safeguarding requirements and branding based on your own risk assessment.
• Audit-ready - Ensures compliance with safeguarding inspections and reporting requirements.
• Comprehensive coverage - Addresses all aspects of safeguarding adults, including prevention, reporting, and risk management.

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