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"Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults" (POVA)

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 One day Courses 10am - 4pm

We can also run his course in your organisation contact us for more details

 This course looks at Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA).

Dates & Venues:

2009

26th Jan 09 @ Warrington

24th March 09 @ Birmingham

30th April 09 @ London

Aim

This one day training day, designed exclusively for those working with or providing care to vulnerable adults, aims to develop an understanding of the different forms of abuse and introduce the notion of (self neglect and) neglect (by others). It goes on to explore improving awareness of the signs and symptoms of both abuse and neglect to aid in its recognition and identifies what to do if abuse or neglect is suspected.

Developed around Department of Health’s guidance contained in "No Secrets" this title is ideally suited for basic awareness training for any staff group working around vulnerable adults in a variety of service settings.

Target Group

Frontline staff at all levels working with vulnerable adults. 

Standards:

Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 5, Care Council for Wales Induction Section 4.2.8 & 4.2.9, Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 24, 226, 240 & 35

 Course Contents

 • Where Abuse Happens

 • What is Adult Abuse?                        • A Vulnerable Adult

 • Physical Abuse                                 • Sexual Abuse

 • Emotional and Psychological Abuse      • Financial and Material Abuse

 • Neglect                                          • Discriminatory Abuse

 • Institutional Abuse                           • Who Abuses?

 • Why Abuse Happens                         • Recognising Abuse

 • Changes in Behaviour                        • What to do if you Find or Suspect Abuse

 Training methods

Variety of pair and small group work; general discussions; quizzes; case studies; videos; role-plays; and a limited amount of lecturing.

The full course programme is available on request. The course will cost £150.00 + VAT per person, which will include Lunch and tea and coffee.

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