Safeguarding Service Users from Abuse or Harm: The Policy Context: Quick Facts

Care providers and managers should know about the current legislation, statutory requirements and practice guidance on safeguarding vulnerable people from abuse, including the guidance on keeping people safe during an emergency such as the recent Covid-19 pandemic. CQC Standards Compliance,Wales Standards Compliance,Scotland Standards Compliance

The Care Act 2014 and equivalent Wales and Scotland legislation and guidance provide the legal frameworks for the development of a care service’s safeguarding policies and their scope. Defining Adult Abuse/Harm

The language and terms used in safeguarding policies and strategies is subject to change. The Safeguarding Vocabulary