Safeguarding Adults Awareness

Recognising, responding to and preventing adult abuse and neglect

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the measures required to protect adults at risk from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Learners will explore safeguarding principles, indicators of abuse, reporting procedures and professional responsibilities. The course supports organisations working with vulnerable adults and promotes safe, person-centred practices.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand safeguarding principles and responsibilities
• Recognise different forms of abuse and neglect
• Identify indicators of safeguarding concerns
• Follow reporting and escalation procedures
• Apply person-centred safeguarding approaches
• Understand confidentiality and information sharing principles
• Support the protection of adults at risk

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)