Analyse Current Legislative Framework In Research

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1. Understand requirements for safeguarding in adult care. 1.1 Analyse current legislative framework and national guidance that underpins the safeguarding of adults: Our work in the care system is governed by the legal system, and there are certain laws which impact our policies. With respect to vulnerable adults in care, the legal framework provides only guidelines with respect to rights and service provision, but it does not specifically mention protection. Children are protected from abuse under the Children’s Act 1989.

The following laws provide guidance as to the rights and requirements for service provision but there was no mention of protection, until the Care Standards Act which was published in 2000. The acts set out the Protection
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To establish whether there are lessons to be learnt from the circumstances of the case about the way in which local professionals and agencies work together to safeguard vulnerable adults. 2. To review the effectiveness of procedures (both multi-agency and those of individual organisations) 3. To inform and improve local interagency practice. 4. What is the difference between a.. To improve practice by acting on learning (developing best practice) 5. To prepare or commission an overview report which brings together and analyses the findings of the various reports from agencies in order to make recommendations for future action (ADASS, …show more content…
Abuse can take place in any situation, care setting or hospital, as well as at home. Perpetration of abuse may be by someone in a position of trust, power or authority that uses his or her position to the detriment of the health, safety, or welfare and general well-being of a vulnerable person. The person alleged to have caused harm may be a relative, friend or family member, or those charged with a voluntary or professional care role, another service user or a stranger. The prevention of abuse of adults at risk is a collective responsibility of all sections of society. However, those agencies, professionals, independent sector organisations and voluntary groups working with, or in contact with adults at risk, hold a particular responsibility to ensure safe, effective services and to facilitate the prevention and early detection of abuse from any quarter, thus ensuring that appropriate protective action can be taken. 1.5 Evaluate legal provisions in relation to whistleblowing and information sharing The purpose of a review is to ensure that the protection plan is still effective and appropriate. If the circumstances of the individual or the perpetrator change, then the protection plan may