The Six Principles of Safeguarding Explained The six principles of safeguarding are empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability. They guide adult safeguarding practice, helping staff respond to abuse and neglect while respecting the person’s rights, wishes and involvement. This guide explains each principle with practical examples for care homes, homecare services and other adult…
Pexels Licence – Kampus Production Your nutrition determines your living standards and lifespan, and it only increases in importance as you age. When caring for vulnerable people, you must understand and cater to their food and drink requirements to keep them happy and healthy. However, doing so can be challenging. Read our expert guide explaining…
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Safeguarding is essential for protecting vulnerable adults. However, you need robust, thorough safeguarding policies in every health and social care facility to care effectively. This guide explains what your policies should include and how you can create them. What is Safeguarding? Safeguarding means protecting vulnerable people from abuse, harm and…
Reporting safeguarding issues in care homes is the first step to resolving them and protecting residents from abuse, harm and neglect. This guide explains how to report safeguarding issues in care homes and highlights the duties of different authorities when dealing with them. Why is Safeguarding Vital in Care Homes? Safeguarding means protecting vulnerable people…
Image by gpointstudio on Freepik Protecting vulnerable people is essential for effective care. Abuse, harm and neglect can damage their health, independence and dignity, dramatically reducing their standard of living. By safeguarding in a care home, we can prevent these hazards and ensure that vulnerable people can live happy, uninterrupted lives. What is Safeguarding in…
Pexels Licence – Antoni Shkraba With a shared food-in-school policy, every interested party is aware of their responsibilities regarding food safety. Parents, teachers, students and governors can consult the policy and learn how the school promotes healthy living. Writing a food-in-schools policy is simple that prioritises collective feedback and engagement is simple. The seven-step process…
Image by DCStudio on Freepik When safeguarding those in your care, mitigating risks is crucial. Unfortunately, dangers are always present, although, with adequate awareness and training, we can lower the chance of it affecting care residents, visitors and staff. The best way to start this is to understand the most common risks. This expert guide…
Food Safety Act 1990: What It Means for Your Business and Staff The Food Safety Act 1990 is a foundation of food law in Great Britain. It helps protect people against harmful food, misleading descriptions and food that does not meet the standard a purchaser is entitled to expect. For employers, understanding the legislation is…
Pexels Licence – RONDAE Productions When preparing food, we run the risk of bacterial contamination. If harmful microorganisms, like bacteria, spoil our food, it can harbour food-borne illnesses. Food poisoning is dreaded in catering, though it can quickly occur if you do not take basic precautions. To combat this issue and prevent improper handling, we…
Pexels Licence – Antoni Shkraba Care assistants are crucial individuals that cater to vulnerable people’s needs and protect them. Their work is often unseen, but it massively impacts those in their care. They can truly change lives. You may have heard people referred to as care assistants or carers but might not know what that…
A practical guide to safeguarding adults and children. Safeguarding is essential to protecting people from abuse, neglect, exploitation and avoidable harm. Whether you work in a care home, domiciliary care agency, hospital, school or community organisation, understanding your safeguarding responsibilities helps you recognise concerns early and take appropriate action. Effective safeguarding is not simply about…
Unsplash Licence – Georg Arthur Pflueger Safeguarding is a key term used regularly by the UK government, schools and health services. Despite this frequency, many people are unaware of its meaning and implications. In health and social care, it is a vital concept that informs the types of support offered to vulnerable individuals. Knowing what…
