The Abuse of Vulnerable Adults What Care Workers Need to Know

By Siobhan Maclean, Iain Maclean
and Fern Basnett
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Social Care
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We have found this book to be a very
straightforward guide to a very sensitive and vital area. The examples and exercises really bring
learning to life. |
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Preventing, recognising and responding to abuse are
vital aspects of every care workers role.
This book answers many of the questions that care workers may
have in understanding this aspect of their role.
This book has an easy to follow format which will support staff
to develop their understanding of this vital area. A number of exercises appear which may be used
by candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a range of portfolios.
Contents include:
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Understanding abuse
What is abuse? forms of abuse; who is vulnerable? the impact of abuse; power and
abuse.
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Responding to abuse
Reducing the risk; detecting potential abuse; recording and reporting suspicions;
responding to disclosures of abuse; investigations of alleged abuse; whistleblowing;
hearing the lessons; a note about child abuse.
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Self neglect and self harm
What is self neglect and self harm? why does it occur? responding to self neglect and
self harm.
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Applying learning to practice
Getting support for yourself; staff in day services; staff in domicillary services;
staff in community support; staff in residential services; links to national
standards.
A4 spiral bound; 136 pages ISBN: 978-1-903575-48-2
2nd Edition
£10 (UK Orders)
$30 (USA and Worldwide Orders)
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