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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
time1.5-3hrs
timebeginner level
This free online course on safeguarding vulnerable adults teaches you how to protect people and raise concerns regarding their well-being. We explain the 'Disclosure and Barring Service' checks that prevent harm to British children and certain adults. You'll learn to spot the signs of abuse and neglect while also covering how to appropriately share information with relevant bodies, keeping to the 'seven golden rules' of sharing such information.
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work.
This free online course on safeguarding vulnerable adults teaches you how to protect people and raise concerns regarding their well-being. We explain the 'Disclosure and Barring Service' checks that prevent harm to British children and certain adults. You'll learn to spot the signs of abuse and neglect while also covering how to appropriately share information with relevant bodies, keeping to the 'seven golden rules' of sharing such information.
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Module 1
4 Lessons
Beginners Guide to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
In this module, you will learn about the basic principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults. We will discuss the different issues safeguarding covers such as human trafficking, domestic violence and abuse, modern slavery and dignity. In addition, you will also study the importance of communication in a care setting and how to raise safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults with designated safeguarding officers and adult social care.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
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3.Reporting Your Concern
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4.Lesson Summary
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1 Lessons
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Comments5 Comments
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Gheorghita S.June 15, 2025
Thank so much for your help me.
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Dr. Uqbah I.June 06, 2025
Great course
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Alabi O.Aprpril 05, 2025
It was a very wonderful course
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Lynda Diana A.October 14, 2024
Good course for all people with elderly relatives.
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Sibongile J.September 09, 2024
It was awesome
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