Vulnerable Individuals
Vulnerable Individuals
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Task 1
Safeguarding Concept
In the United Kingdom, the term "safeguarding" is described as actions that safeguard
an individual's health, civil rights, wellness and allowing people, especially children,
teenagers, and seniors, to live free from neglect, abuse and exploitation (Kong et al., 2022).
Any child or older person, regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, gender or faith, can be
regulations and issued guiding principles to protect children from neglect and abuse, to
prevent harm to children's health or growth, to make sure children grow up in accordance
with the stipulation of quality of care, and to attain the greatest possible welfare of children
and young people. Anyone who works with families and children is called to account for
these objectives. Seniors who require protection are frequently elderly and frail, residing
solely or in care centres with little support from family (Kong et al., 2022). They may be
Protection Concept
Any action taken to protect something or someone from harm triggered by external
influences is referred to as protection (Kong et al., 2022). Items can be protected, including
systems, creatures, and intangibles like political and civil rights. Even though the methods of
delivering protection vary greatly, the term's core meaning remains constant. Individuals use
protective clothing to protect themselves from personal property or financial loss, as well as
from pain or harm (Kong et al., 2022). They also protect their property by installing security
mechanisms like alarm systems and doors. It is critical to emphasise that protection is not
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limited to "physical security," but rather encapsulates a wider range of human protection and
human dignity.
Social Care
There are safeguarding laws and rules that care providers and health experts must
follow within the health and social care system. The legal structure sets guidelines for rights
and service provision but does not directly specify protection. Important laws protect
vulnerable individuals in social care as well as healthcare. Some of these laws are explained
The Care Act of 2014 encourages caregivers to approach vulnerable people with an
individual-centred approach. By following the principles, one will take priority the welfare
and needs of the vulnerable group throughout the safeguarding processes (England & Wales,
are among the six principles. The Care Act seeks to eliminate a disengaged approach to
health care.
The Children Act of 1998 makes parents and guardians, the court system, local
authorities and other institutions concerned about the safety and well-being of children in the
United Kingdom (England & Wales, 2015). It is predicated on the assumption that children
are actively cared for within their own households, but it also includes provisions for
circumstances in which parents and guardians fail to act in accordance with statutory
authorities.
The Human Rights Act of 1998 is a legislation that stipulates the fundamental rights
and liberties assured to all British citizens. People in the United Kingdom may file activities
in British courts encompassing their fundamental rights under the statutory provision. This
Act guarantees the the right to property, the right to vote in a free election, the right to an
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education, the right to marry, the freedom of expression, the right to respect, the right to a
fair trial, the right to be free from slavery, the right to security and liberty and right to life
The Data Protection Act of 1998 is a legislative act that all health as well as social
care professionals are required to follow. The United Kingdom's parliament passed this Act
systems. It carried out the European Union's 1995 Data Protection Directive, which set in
place guidelines for the processing, protection and transportation of personal data. It
adequacy, objectives and fair and lawful. Individuals' personal information, according to the
first principle, should be treated and handled lawfully and properly (England & Wales, 2015).
The Care Standards Act of 2000 was passed in order to regulate and ensure the proficiencies
of providers and care agencies in their duty of care, as well as to provide an equality of
opportunity for all providers (England & Wales, 2015). The Act promotes improving welfare
care, early childhood care and social care, by regulating, evaluating and inspecting services in
Another important guideline for social care and healthcare practitioners is 'No
collaborative effort that healthcare institutions and social work services should use to design
and implement local standards and guidelines. They should collaborate with the public,
caregivers, commercial sectors, as well as volunteers, advocacy groups and patients and
families (England & Wales, 2015). Other acts that protect and safeguard people in healthcare
settings also include the Equality Act of 2010 the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act of
2008, the Adults Support and Protection Act of 2007, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups
1.3 Analysis of How Serious Case Reviews have Influenced Safeguarding and Protection
Several reports of abuse in care facilities have surfaced in the mainstream press.
Winterbourne View Hospital is a well-known case of this type of scandal. This report
exposed the facility's staff members' psychological and physical abuse of adults with learning
Another case of abuse took place at Orchid View, and the BBC reported on it in 2013.
In this case, 19 patients passed away as a result of institutional abuse, and another five passed
away as a result of abandonment (Moore, 2017). The Care Quality Commission had rated the
institution 'good' a year before its shutdown. A similar episode has recently hit the headlines.
In 2019, the BBC produced another wide angle report from Whorlton Hall (Moore, 2017).
This organisation assisted service users suffering from autism, mental illness and learning
disabilities. These cases of abuse have broken the hearts of the general public as well as the
These and other incidents have had an impact on protection and safeguarding, despite
the government's pledge that such abuse would not occur again. Regrettably, this
commitment has not shifted the public's preconceptions. They are afraid of growing old and
probably end up in hospitals and nursing homes or having members of the family in aged care
amenities. These institutions should nurture trust; nevertheless, after viewing as well as
reading these stories, most people have lost confidence and trust in care organisations.
Whistleblowing is important in helping bring unfair treatment to light. The first step
when it is suspected that somebody else is being treated unfairly is to gather all evidence. It is
extremely crucial to speak with the individual and corroborate the abuse before blowing the
whistle (Mercier et al., 2020). Furthermore, it is vital to keep the information confidential and
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to openly discuss it only with those on the management and safeguarding team. Moreover, in
Before it happens to another individual, the service user should be made aware that
they will bear the repercussions and that this is the appropriate course of action (Mercier et
al., 2020). When the safeguarding manager obtains the details, they will undertake additional
investigations, interview the purportedly involved employees, and ascertain the suitable
course of action. If the suspicion of abuse is affirmed, the authorities will be alerted, and the
2.1 Analysis of How Service Provision Supports Individuals to Take Risks and Make
Informed Choices
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) states that vulnerable adults have the constitutional
jurisdiction to make choices as long as they preserve their capacity (Hayhoe & Howe, 2011).
Except as otherwise indicated, the service provider must assume the individual has the ability
to make good decisions (Hayhoe & Howe, 2011). Individuals should be assisted in making
their own decisions, and all rational efforts should be made to support them in reaching their
own conclusions. Furthermore, individuals have the right to make decisions that others may
find unwise. Making an "irrational" decision does not insinuate that a person is incapable of
health, age or some behavioural characteristic. It is crucial to take all plausible steps to assist
people in making their own decisions. In light of its goal, any behaviour and attitude or
assisted in a variety of ways by service providers to take risks and make informed decisions
(Hayhoe & Howe, 2011). They may discuss the decision with the individual, making sure
that they are fully cognizant of their choices and the risks involved.
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Furthermore, the service practitioner may collect information in order to prove to the
service user the advantages and disadvantages of each option and allow them the opportunity
to ponder their options. Friends and family can also help by sharing their thoughts and
opinions on the subject, as long as they do so with the individual's best interests in mind
(Bradbury‐Jones & Isham, 2020). For example, if the option incorporates medical attention,
the doctors would reveal all relevant facts, risks, and medical evidence (Bradbury‐Jones &
Isham, 2020). The vulnerable individual should then be given time to reflect on the
information, discuss it with whomever they want, and make an informed decision while being
The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguard is another section of this act concerned with
the protection of vulnerable adults. They want to make sure that individuals in nursing
homes, healthcare facilities, and assisted living facilities are cared for in a manner that does
not limit their freedom excessively. The safeguards should make sure that a care facility,
hospital, or backed living arrangement only takes someone's liberty in a correct and safe
manner, and this is only done while it is in the individual 's ideal interests since there is no
other way to care for them. A notable court's ruling in March 2014 defined what is meant by
to constant oversight and management, is unable to depart, and lacks proper ability to accept
these agreements. As a result, this DoL application is required for all EMI aged care facilities
because occupants lack the capacity to voluntarily leave and lack the comprehension of
Abuse is defined as any infringement of another person's or group's human rights and
freedoms. Neglect, economic, sexual, visceral, psychological, physical and discrimination are
all forms of abuse (Bradbury‐Jones & Isham, 2020). Each one of these kinds of victimisation
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has its own set of symptoms. There are several signs of abuse and neglect; these signs can be
injuries, infections, unexplained accidents and discomfort (Bradbury‐Jones & Isham, 2020).
Emotional symptoms include low self-worth and image, dread, distress, worry, tearfulness,
appetite and body weight, health deterioration, and sleeping problems. They may exhibit
behavioural signs such as sudden and unexpected behavioural changes, comfort behavioural
patterns like tugging at garments, unusual reactions to particular individuals or sexes, and
Isham, 2020). Other signs and symptoms of abuse also include an unpredicted lack of
entirely confessing what is happening to them; if this occurs, safeguarding guidelines should
be implemented immediately.
Caring for vulnerable people with a variety of needs can be extremely difficult,
treatment, and regulatory requirements all help to avoid abuse. As previously stated, care
careers are extremely demanding, and as a consequence, risks for abusive behaviour may be
noticeable in their behaviour and attitude. These risk factors typically include a lack of social
support, an inability to cope with job-related pressure, substance abuse and despair.
Caregivers should receive financial and personal help and support from their
institutions and experts to prevent the abuse. Furthermore, having competent caregivers to
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assist the vulnerable individual in caring for and monitoring the environment may reduce the
possibility of neglect or abuse. Lack of resources and more staff members, combined with an
immense volume of work, may put a tremendous deal of strain on caregivers, raising the risk
of abuse for professionals working in a health and social care setting (DalPezzo & Jett, 2010).
handling system and aiming to make it transparent so that service personnel comprehend it,
teaching all personnel on adult safeguarding, and elaborating their responsibilities in dealing
with complaints are all essential processes for preventing abuse (Mott, 2013).
2.4 The Practice that Maintains the Safety and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
The Disclosure and Barring Service is a powerful tool for safeguarding vulnerable
involved in the care of vulnerable people or volunteers in this line of work (Ford et al., 2020).
The check allows the barring service to ascertain whether the individual should be placed on
the baring list, which prohibits them from practising with the vulnerable since they are
deemed a risk to them (Mott, 2013). It is illegal for anyone on the barred list from working
with vulnerable individuals to work or voluntary work with these people, or for an institution
to intentionally allow the person to work or volunteer with the underprivileged groups under
safeguarding legislation.
problems, the institution must immediately inform the DBS agency in order to avoid a
repetition (Ford et al., 2020). The exposure and blocking service checks remain an invaluable
tool in providing assistance in the protection of vulnerable individuals from harm or abuse.
Permitting hiring managers to screen applicants reduces the risk of harm and abuse.
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Task 2
Corinium Care residences are recognised for caring for elderly and dementia
sufferers, with an emphasis on personalised care that has managed to earn the provider's
personnel (Corinium Care, 2022). The institution enjoys having a straightforward objective,
offering individualised care while guaranteeing the wellbeing, protection, and safeness of all
involved parties, and making sure that all customers have access to individual rights and
interests. Each Corinium Care Ltd care worker is obligated to follow the high performance
working social rules for collaborative practice. Care workers must all follow the Code of
Ethics (Corinium Care, 2022). So every healthcare support worker or Adult Social Care
employee in Britain must understand and value their participation and the crucial contribution
they make within their cohort, and also acknowledge and regard their colleagues' role and
responsibility and professional knowledge from other institutions and areas of study, and
coworkers, including those from other academic fields and institutions, and with decency;
work forthrightly and cooperatively with people who utilise care services and their close
family members or caregivers, and demonstrate respect for them. They should also honour
work obligations, agreements, and requirements, be trustworthy, reliable, and honest, and
actively encourage the delivery of quality care and assistance (Corinium Care, 2022). This
Furthermore, in an attempt to lessen accidents, the care institution conforms with the
numerous members of this establishment are missing from work due to ailment associated
with job operations, RIDDOR must be made aware so that they can assess whether the
training was adequate. Furthermore, they work with the Control of Chemicals Hazardous to
Health Regulations 2002 to ensure that all drugs are safely stored and not mistreated
Corinium Care, like every social care and social institution, must work with a variety
of other institutions. Care quality commission should work with the organisation to perform
safety checks and ensure that benchmarks and requirements are met. The Care quality
commission provides feedback on what is collaborating well and what needs to be enhanced
for the establishment and its clients (Corinium Care, 2022). The Care quality commission
will ensure that the organisation is well-managed and that management is doing everything
possible to keep service users safe and well-cared for. The CQC interviews employees to
learn about how the company functions, and to make enquiries about training and whether
employees fully comprehend their roles. Local authorities are yet another institution with
Local governments provide financial support to service users to make sure they
receive the best possible care. People would find it difficult at home without collaborative
efforts between local authorities and health and social care institutions because few retired
people can afford medical care (Corinium Care, 2022). The local authority holds meetings to
ensure that their funding sufficiently covers all care, and when it doesn't, additional measures
are taken. Health and social care organisations operate with safety boards, welfare care,
district nurse practitioners, police officers, and other partner organisations to make sure that
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people are secure and protected in compliance with the provisions of the care home, the
The 2014 Care Act sets up statutory responsibilities for incorporating health and local
authority care and aid. This means that National Health service of England and the clinical
institution's and individual's assignments and obligations must be clearly defined. Data about
Even so, if several institutions attempt to carry out a task, there may be too many
community safety precautions. This is essential because when multiple organisations work
collaboratively, a vulnerable adult can receive resources and support more rapidly by
Furthermore, multi-agency provisions enable for the sharing of goals and objectives
between various organisations and the individual, enabling the user to have a say and be
engaged in their treatment and care process (Stanley, 2016). This also makes it possible to
3.3 The Significance of the Involvement of Individuals in the Review of Systems and
Procedures in Services
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practices. This is important since it will assist them in improving their health and quality of
life through individually tailored treatments like support planning or involvement in decision
making. When people make these decisions, they prefer to choose treatment options and
effectiveness of the proposed treatments that match their preferences and individual goals
(Thusini & Mingay, 2019). As a consequence, there are very few limitations, such as not
take part in their own treatment allows for a better understanding of their health as well as
how to live a healthy, satisfying life (Thusini & Mingay, 2019). People may benefit from a
variety of services, such as self-management education programs, peer support and health
coaching group activities such as asset-based communal methods and walking clubs.
Furthermore, by involving individuals in making decisions, they can critique and report
abusive practices, and also offer service variations via client satisfaction surveys.
that the practitioners work to assist and embolden people to learn regarding their conditions
and manage them effectively in everyday life (Thusini & Mingay, 2019). This can be
achieved by engaging them in a treatment plan and providing prospects for them to gain
knowledge concerning what works. This reduces their use of emergency treatment in primary
healthcare centres and physicians' offices because they are confident and competent in
treating their condition's symptoms on their own or with the support of family members.
may help patients use the most appropriate resources for their treatment, seeking to avoid
high cost and high-risk surgeries. Most importantly, the legislation states that inspiring
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people to take an active function in their own care and wellbeing is an important factor of
National health service England's statutory obligations. Decision making based on shared
ideals and choice of patients are major elements of the 'NHS Act 2006,' which necessitates
clinical care organisations to motivate the individual and their caregiver or representative's
treatment or care (Thusini & Mingay, 2019). People who lack capabilities must preserve as
much authority over their care as possible under the Mental Capacity Act of 2005 (Thusini &
Mingay, 2019).
Because times evolve so do things change so quickly in the social care and health
sector, structures and procedures must be evaluated and changed on a regular basis. This
patients and keep them safe from abuse and violence. During regular assessments,
management or those conducting the reviews should actively solicit and underscore problem
reporting. This procedure should be streamlined if staff motivates and teaches clients on the
2019). Because not all adjustments are noticeable, undertaking assessments and checks
should be made a priority; however, keeping a close eye on service users will nurture trust
and provide a window for clients or patients to feel comfortable reporting concerns and
3.4 Corinium Care Ltd Processes and Practice in Regards to Safeguarding and
Corinium Care Ltd processes and practices for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable
people in society are in accordance with multiple prevailing statutory provisions, such as the
Mental Health Capacity Act of 2005,the Human Rights Act of 1998,a no secrets policy, the
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Care Act of 2014, as well as a whistleblowing approach (Stanley, 2016). The Care Act of
2014 includes important tenets designed to ensure the protection of vulnerable people that
The Human Rights Act was passed in order to protect the rights of all individuals.
Adults who are vulnerable and depend on care facilities have these constitutional freedoms,
which they must be capable of exercising. The Mental Capacity Act of 2005 protects the
human rights of vulnerable persons. Everybody has a right to take part in decision-making
(Brown et al., 2015). According to the Mental Capacity Act, everyone should be handled as if
they have ability until their incapability is ascertained; nevertheless, once incapability is
ascertained, all decisions made on their behalf must be in their best interests and as minimally
invasive as possible. Except if and until it is demonstrated otherwise, the statute presupposes
that a person has capacity. Furthermore, a person should not be considered incapable of
making decisions until all rational attempts to support him have failed. Furthermore, a person
should not be regarded as ineffectual of making a decision simply because they make the
wrong decision.
Furthermore, any Act or choice made under this Act on behalf of or for the value of
an individual who lacks ability must be in his or her best interests. As per this policy, before
performing an act or making a decision, take into account whether the goal can be achieved
more efficiently and successfully in a less intrusive manner of a person's freedom and rights
of action. All Corinium Care Ltd professionals must follow these guiding principles when
dealing with customers who may be unable to communicate. Corinium Care Ltd has a
whistleblower rule in place to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to
The whistleblower policy specifies what staff members should do if they witness or
presume elder neglect or abuse. Whistleblowing, as per the program, is the act of reporting to
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encompassing any other colleague, irrespective of the perpetrator's level or position within
the organisation (Brown et al., 2015). The policy goes on to assure the whistleblower that,
although they may be contradicted regarding disclosing an issue due to a member of staff's
position or fear of castigation as a consequence of the report, their individuality will stay
unnamed, and they will obtain complete backing throughout and after the investigative
process.
Besides that, all workers are protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, an
act of the United Kingdom Parliament that provides protection for whistleblowers from
harassment and discrimination by their boss (Gobert & Punch, 2000). The rules state clearly
and unambiguously that all issues should be directed toward the fragile adult's wellbeing and
that any misgivings about their security or welfare should be communicated to the
appropriate authorities as soon as possible before any harm occurs. If processes pertaining to
the whistleblowing act are not followed for any reason, or if a whistleblower is disenchanted
with the outcome of an investigation, Corinium Care Ltd urges them to file a complaint with
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