What to Do if There are Suspicions or if Someone Alleges They are Being Abused

RecogniseRecognise the signs and symptoms or guess what you ar toldRespondComfort warm and caring reassure the person that you believe them and that it is not their erroneous belief/they be in no focus to blame Do not counter that you will keep it secret ( whitethorn claim to pass on to wait on them, weighty not to say one involvement and do another) but only to sight who destiny to know and will help Protect the individual ensure they are in a safe mark and protected from each further gap of abuse Medical assistance if requiredReportReport the allegation right off to a senior young man (manager or named safeguarding lead) May stool courtly referral procedures or may strike initial verbal referralRecordPreserve all endorseTry to remember as much as you can attend attentivelyFull written report as in brief as possible after the issuance including e verything you observed, everything you entertain been told, all previous concerns you may have had, what has raised your concerns on this role Accurate and factualMake clear what you have very seen and what is hearsay. Do not ask confidential information questionsReferYou may need to make a referral to another agencyIdentify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preservedIf this is a capableness discourtesy scene, must be very careful not to destroy any potential evidence.Do not clear up or wash or clean any part of the room or domain in which the alleged abuse took signal Dont disturb the scene, vestments or victim.Dont remove anything (e.g. clothing, bedding).Do not allow victim to wash, bathe, brush pilus or teeth etc).Secure the scene (e.g. cast verboten the door).Preserve other potential evidence (e.g. documents) by locking them away.Keep other masses out of the area.Get advice from the police if in doubt.Bear in school principal that any medical treatment is a priority and must be provided immediately but make it clear to any medical staff that the situation may result in a prosecution so they need to record any findings guardedly in case theu need to make a statement later.Explain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuseShould be simple to follow because it encourages throng to raise their concerns.Indicates the organisation will resolve to those concerns.If its too difficult to make a complaint, people wont complain and the abuse may continue.Can post any areas of weakness in a provider and help improve the service.If a complaints procedure is clear and easily accessible, abusers are more apt(predicate) to be challenged on their behaviour. Knowing this would make them little likely to abuse.Helps vulnerable individuals to feel protected, empowered and less likely to accept abuse.Describe unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individualsLack of training (e.g. manual handling, personal care, eating and drinking).Not observing confidentiality.Not avocation infection cont rol procedures.Confusion over prescribing and administering medication.Fire elimination procedures.Failure to comply with regulations.Explain the actions to stupefy if unsafe practices have been identifiedTell their manager or named safeguarding person.Describe the actions to take if venture abuse or unsafe practices have been reported but nothing has been do about itRecord any information carefully (factual, time and date etc).Keep moving through and through the management chain. If no one in your organisation responds, contact CQC or IW Council Safeguarding Adults Board (google and find out how to contact).If it is a criminal offence (e.g. theft, fraud, physical or sexual abuse) refer the matter to the police.Public consult at Work is a field organisation that provides information legitimate advice to people who are concerned about malpractice at work.Free and confidential advice. (www.pcaw.co.uk) May be very difficult to pass information on this is known as whistleblowing Public stake Disclosure Act (1998) protects whistleblowers and ensures you cannot be victimise by your employer for reporting abuse or any other illegal acts So long as you have a reasonable belief that one of the by-line is taking, has taken or may take place, you are protected by law of natureA criminal offence.Breach of a legal obligation.Miscarriage of justice.Danger to the health and safety of any person.Damage to the environment.Deliberate coating up of information tending to show up any of the above.