loss of confidence and appetite, and feel depressed or hopeless.
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
HSC024 Unit reference 5 Level 2 Credit 2
Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury or other physical suffering or body harm including hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, or inappropriate behaviour.
Symptoms of physical abuse
• Multiple bruising
• Fractures, burns, bed sores, fear, depression
• Unexplained weight loss
Sexual abuse is a statutory offence it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted act by force or threat.
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Symptoms of neglect
• Bed sores, confusion
• Deprived of meals
• Over sedation
• Untreated medical conditions
• Malnutrition
Factors to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse
• Less aware of rights
• Socially isolated
• Needs help with daily care and personal care
• Unable to express clearly
• Sharing a home with people they have not chosen to be with
• Poor housing
• Needs more care than a carer can give
• Not knowing how to complain
• History of substance misuse
• Limited life experience and not recognising risky situations
Actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused
Do
• Be accessible and respective to listen
• Listen carefully
• Take it seriously
• Reassure that they are right to tell
• Negotiate in getting help
• Find help quickly
• Make careful records of what was said using the individual in a vulnerable situation own words as soon as practicable following the disclosure
• Date, time, sign the record
• The record would be used in any legal proceedings
Do not
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
HSC024 Unit reference 5 Level 2 Credit 2
Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury or other physical suffering or body harm including hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, or inappropriate behaviour.
Symptoms of physical abuse
• Multiple bruising
• Fractures, burns, bed sores, fear, depression
• Unexplained weight loss
Sexual abuse is a statutory offence it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted act by force or threat.
1f1cluding relevant individuals to look at pornography, harassing them by making …show more content…
Symptoms of neglect
• Bed sores, confusion
• Deprived of meals
• Over sedation
• Untreated medical conditions
• Malnutrition
Factors to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse
• Less aware of rights
• Socially isolated
• Needs help with daily care and personal care
• Unable to express clearly
• Sharing a home with people they have not chosen to be with
• Poor housing
• Needs more care than a carer can give
• Not knowing how to complain
• History of substance misuse
• Limited life experience and not recognising risky situations
Actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is being abused
Do
• Be accessible and respective to listen
• Listen carefully
• Take it seriously
• Reassure that they are right to tell
• Negotiate in getting help
• Find help quickly
• Make careful records of what was said using the individual in a vulnerable situation own words as soon as practicable following the disclosure
• Date, time, sign the record
• The record would be used in any legal proceedings
Do not
• Jump to