Key concepts covered include:

• Explain what is meant by the term ‘an adult at risk’
• List the forms abuse may take
• Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse
• Understand how to respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse
• Understand the legislation and guidance concerning safeguarding adults at risk.

Course Description

based on the compliance requirements placed on Choices Training  by the Care Act 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

People who are abused may develop a pattern of behaviour that they feel will reduce the chances of the abuse re-occurring. This needs to be borne in mind when trying to understand why a person is behaving in a certain way. It is important to remember that abuse occurs where there is a power imbalance and a person may be reacting to living in a situation of fear based on threats and coercion.