Task 1

What is the concept of safeguarding and protection?

When it comes to matters pertaining to health and social care, the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable persons is of the highest significance. Practitioners in the fields of health and social care are expected to have an understanding of these ideas and the skills necessary to put them into practice (Department of Health and Social Care, 2018). This educational material has been designed to offer an understanding of the ideas of safeguarding and protection, including their respective meanings and the significance of putting these ideas into practice.

Safeguarding

The process of protecting vulnerable persons from abuse, neglect, and other forms of damage is referred to as safeguarding. It entails detecting any prospective hazards or worries and taking efforts to avoid them from materializing in the future. According to the Department of Health and Social Care (2018), the process of safeguarding include collaborating with vulnerable persons, their families, and other professionals to guarantee that these people receive the right level of care and assistance. The process of safeguarding can either be preventative, such as by doing risk assessments and training for workers, or reactive, such as by reporting occurrences of abuse and conducting investigations into them.

Protection

It is the act of ensuring the safety and well-being of persons by shielding them from any potential dangers that may arise. It entails taking measures to avoid the occurrence of an adverse event in the first place. Practitioners in the fields of health and social care can contribute to the promotion of protection by supplying vulnerable individuals with a secure environment, ensuring that these individuals receive appropriate care and support, and collaborating with practitioners from other fields to coordinate the delivery of care and support services (Department of Health and Social Care, 2019).

The Importance of Safeguarding and Protection

When it comes to maintaining the safety and well-being of those who are vulnerable, the notions of safeguarding and protection are extremely essential (Department for Constitutional Affairs, 2020). It is the responsibility of those who work in health and social care to be alert in the process of detecting and resolving any possible dangers or concerns and to take proactive efforts to protect the persons entrusted to their care.

Legislative Framework for safeguarding vulnerable individuals in health and social care.

It's important to keep in mind that the legal framework that's in place to protect vulnerable people in health and social care is an area that's both complicated and often changing. The following are some of the most important pieces of law and policy that practitioners ought to be aware with:

1. The Care Act of 2014: This legislation establishes the legal foundation for how local authorities and other sections of the health and care system should safeguard persons who are at danger of being abused or neglected.

2. The Mental Capacity Act 2013: This act amends the Mental Capacity Act 1983. It imposes a responsibility on the local authorities to investigate any suspected instances of abuse or neglect and to take action in order to safeguard the persons involved.

3. The Mental Capacity Act of 2005: This legislation offers a framework for making decisions on behalf of persons who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves (Gostin, 2018). This act was passed in the United Kingdom in 2005. It lays forth legal criteria for establishing whether an individual has the ability to make decisions and gives direction on how decisions should be made in an individual's best interests by outlining how such decisions should be made.

4. The Human Rights Act of 1998: This statute is the vehicle through which the European Convention on Human Rights was incorporated into the legal system of the United Kingdom (Legge, and Sutherland, 2020). It establishes a legal foundation for the preservation of human rights and freedoms, including the right to life, the right not to be subjected to torture or other inhumane treatment, and the right to respect for private and family life.

5. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act of 2006: This legislation sets a framework for verifying persons who work with vulnerable groups, including children and adults who are at danger (Salmon, 2019). Among the vulnerable groups are those who are elderly or disabled. It mandates that businesses do background checks on potential employees to determine whether or not they are appropriate to work with vulnerable people.

Analysis of Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) and their influence on safeguarding and protection.

They are an essential component of the process of protecting vulnerable individuals because they provide a comprehensive investigation of the conditions surrounding a situation in which a victim of abuse or neglect has been harmed (Brown, Darongkamas, and Thompson, 2019). This training resource will investigate how the recommendations of the SCR have impacted the policies and procedures already in place in the Health and Social Care industries.

Study of the Suggestions Made by the SCR

The SCRs have been responsible for substantial modifications in the procedures that are used for safeguarding and protection and their recommendations have influenced policy and procedure at the local, regional, and national levels (Cheung, and Sutcliffe, 2018). The following are some notable instances that illustrate how the recommendations of the SCR have affected safeguarding and protection:

Enhanced collaboration across many agencies: A significant number of suggestions made by the SCR have centered on the importance of improved communication and coordination between the many entities that are responsible for safeguarding and protection. As a direct consequence of this, there has been a movement towards a more coordinated effort on the part of health and social care providers, educational institutions, and other organizations.

Increased emphasis on the requirements of the individual: the Safeguarding Children's Review (SCR) recommendations have emphasized how important it is to have a person-centered approach when it comes to protecting children (Cooper, 2019). This has resulted in a shift away from a "one size fits all" approach to protecting vulnerable populations and a greater emphasis being placed on the needs and desires of the individual.

Greater focus on early intervention: The recommendations made by the SCR have brought attention to the significance of early intervention in protecting children from being harmed or abused (Fish, and Bairstow, 2018). This has resulted in a higher focus being placed on recognizing issues at an early stage and responding to them, rather than waiting until a crisis has occurred before doing so.

Enhanced education and assistance for practitioners: The recommendations of the SCR have asked for enhanced education and assistance for practitioners who are involved in the process of safeguarding and protection (Li et al., 2020). As a consequence of this, more thorough training programs and support networks have been developed for practitioners.

Action to be taken in Event of Suspected or Actual Abuse

It is essential for anyone working in health and social care to have a solid understanding of the steps that should be taken in the event that a vulnerable person is either suspected of or actually subjected to abuse. This educational resource will give direction on the actions that should be performed in such circumstances, in accordance with the most recent legislation and the best practises that are now available.

In the event that abuse is suspected or brought to light, the following steps should be taken:

1. Take precautions to ensure the individual's safety; in the event that the individual is in imminent peril, call the appropriate authorities. If the threat is not urgent, then efforts should be made to protect their safety, such as relocating them to a secure area, for instance.

2. Document and report any suspected or disclosed abuse any suspected or disclosed abuse should be documented in detail, including the date, time, place, nature of the abuse, and individuals involved. This information should be reported to the appropriate authorities. The information must to be reported not just to the competent safeguarding lead within the organization but also to the necessary authorities, such as the police or the social services (Cooper, Shepherd, and Rixon, 2018).

3. Provide the person with suitable help and signposting to relevant services. The person should be provided with adequate support and signposting to relevant services (O'Keeffe, 2019). This may involve receiving medical care, counselling, or help from the legal system.

4. Preserve confidentiality. Information on the suspected or revealed abuse should only be communicated with those who have a need to know it, in accordance with the legislation regarding data protection and best practises in the industry.

How provisions support individuals to take risk and make informed choices

In the field of health and social care, encouraging people to try new things and make educated decisions while providing them with assistance is an essential component of fostering their autonomy and improving their well-being (Overton, and Kelly, 2019). This educational resource will offer an overview of how service provision might encourage individuals to take risks and make informed decisions, in accordance with the laws that are now in effect and the practises that are considered to be the most effective.

Supporting individuals to take risks and make informed choices:

Providing services may help people feel more comfortable taking risks and making educated decisions in a variety of ways, such as:

Individuals should be actively involved in the creation of their care and support plans, and those plans should be based on the person's preferences, objectives, and values (Smith and Larkin, 2020). This can aid in making sure the person's preferences are taken into account and that they are given the encouragement they need to try new things in a secure environment.

In order to identify and mitigate any risks that may arise from providing care and assistance to an individual, it is important to conduct risk assessments. This can assist guarantee that risks are properly identified and handled, allowing the person to take calculated risks.

Third, staff members should get training and assistance so that they can better assist clients in taking calculated risks and making educated decisions. This can assist to guarantee that workers have the self-assurance and skills necessary to encourage clients to try new things in a safe environment (Bristowe et al., 2018).

People may need an advocate to help them be heard and have their preferences and decisions taken into account. This can be useful for making sure the person is encouraged to take calculated risks in line with their own personal standards.

Information on signs and symptoms of abuse

Protecting vulnerable people requires that those working in Health and Social Services recognize the warning signs of abuse (Phelan, 2019). This training tool will explain the warning signs of abuse and stress the significance of reporting any suspicions to the appropriate authorities.

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse is crucial since there are varying degrees of abuse and corresponding symptoms. Some of the telltale indications of abuse include:

 Injuries, bruising, or fractures that can't be explained; frequent falls or mishaps; behavioral or mood changes; and aversion to physical touch are all signs of physical abuse.

Injuries to the vaginal or anal regions, behavioral or emotional shifts, STDs, and physical difficulties are all symptoms of sexual abuse.

Symptoms of emotional abuse include low self-esteem, despair, anxiety, withdrawal, apathy, and changes in behavior and mood.

Abuse on the financial front can manifest in a number of ways, including the disappearance of money or valuables, the demand for gifts or donations, or the unauthorized use of bank accounts (Kelly, Cumbie, and Soper, 2019).

Neglect: lack of attention to personal cleanliness, food or water insecurity, sudden and unexplained weight loss, undiagnosed or untreated medical problems, or harmful living circumstances.

Measures Taken to Avoid Abuse

Understanding the significance of safeguarding and protecting vulnerable persons is critical for every management in the Health and Social Services industry. Some precautions professionals may take to prevent misuse are as follows:

Risk Assessment It is crucial to do a thorough risk assessment in order to identify vulnerable people, their requirements, and potential hazards. Abuse and neglect can be prevented if these risks are identified and removed (Kousoulis, and Martin, 2020).

Strong Processes and Policies: It is critical to safeguard vulnerable people from abuse by creating and executing strong rules and procedures. Protection measures, reporting protocols, and other similar processes are included below.

Staffing and Instruction: It's critical to hire personnel that are qualified, skilled, and experienced in order to prevent misuse. In addition, it is crucial to provide employees with the information and skills necessary to secure and protect vulnerable persons by providing them with regular training and chances for continual professional development (Lucock, and Bowers, 2021).

Working Together: The police, medical professionals, and social workers can all benefit from working together to detect and prevent abuse.

Practices that Maintains the Safety and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals

Managers in the health and social care sector have a special responsibility to advance policies and procedures that safeguard the most vulnerable members of society. These are some methods that professionals can use to protect at-risk clients:

To guarantee that vulnerable people receive care and assistance that is personalized to their unique needs and preferences, practitioners should take a person-centered approach.

Maintaining the security of those who are most at risk requires clear and constant lines of communication (Kousoulis, and Martin, 2020). Care providers owe duty to those in vulnerable positions to listen to their concerns and discuss them openly and politely.

Maintaining the protection of vulnerable persons requires accurate and timely record keeping. All practitioner contacts with vulnerable persons, as well as any related concerns or occurrences, should be recorded clearly and thoroughly.

Care and assistance for vulnerable people comes with inherent hazards that practitioners should continually assess and mitigate (Watt, 2022). Finding the risks and eliminating them is part of this process.

Task 2

Introduction

Macmillan Cancer Care is one of the largest charities in the United Kingdom, and it aids cancer patients and their families in many ways (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2022). It also investigates the psychological and physiological effects of cancer and advocates for improved treatment options. The mission of Macmillan Cancer Support is to enhance the quality of life for every person in the United Kingdom who is living with cancer (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2022). When his father died from cancer, Douglas Macmillan started the charity in 1911, under the name Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer (Adams et al., 2018). The Breast Care and Mastectomy Association of Great Britain, now known as Breast Cancer Care, received financing from the National Society for Cancer Relief. Based on their yearly budget, MacMillan Cancer Support is one of the top 50 UK charities. It is overseen by a Board of Trustees and a group of top-level administrators.

The organization follows a set of established procedures when collaborating with outside groups. Protocols

One of the organization's core rules for building relationships and providing aid to those with heart disease is maintaining open communication (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2018). To maintain harmony in the workplace, they think that all aspects of their partnerships must be open and honest (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2018). The organization has been able to secure a diverse array of cardiovascular disease prevention facilities and partners thanks to the rules put in place to ensure complete openness.

Macmillan Cancer Support is committed to helping its partners preserve their autonomy by providing them with the information and tools they need to make sound decisions (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2018). One of the protocols established by the group to facilitate collaboration among its members and aid cardiac patients is the management of interdependence (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2018). Partners' decision-making is affected in the right direction by their autonomy.

Macmillan Cancer Support's accepted rules for working in collaboration prioritize honesty and contain provisions for management. The group maintains that in order for everyone involved to work together more effectively, they must all exhibit empathy, knowledge, and courage (Crawley, and Ayers, 2019). The guideline also calls for honest and reputable behavior.

Macmillan Cancer Care requires all of its piranhas to follow Charity Commission procedures in order to effectively manage their work with cardiac patients (Campbell et al., 2018). Building a solid relationship with Medical Research Charity is possible with their aid.

The organization also implements a face-to-face fundraising approach when collaborating with its partners (Chambers, and Smith, 2019). The partners and the business are both protected by the procedure in place. Fundraising protocols allow for the close monitoring of Chartered Institutions and the active participation of their partner organizations.

Any procedure established by the group as a whole is likely to reduce the likelihood of conflict and disagreement among its members (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2018). As a result, all parties involved in the protocol stand to gain from it. Ethical behavior in the workplace is supported because the appropriate social and racial actions and group responses are taken for patients with cardiac problems.

One of the most important organizational processes, the Partnership Board's varying responsibilities include overseeing fundraising, service quality, relationship building, and the formulation and implementation of the organization's long-term strategic plan (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2018). As a result, the partners' obligation to set appropriate ethical standards and compliances is strengthened by the concern protocol.

Importance of Working in Partnership with Others in Relation to Safeguarding and Protection.

Partnerships help businesses increase output, which in turn helps them better protect the people they care about: their patients (Damery et al. 2020). After that, it'll be effective enough to knock down the organization's internal walls and keep up the right kind of philanthropy for people with heart disease (Durose et al., 2021). Collaboration also facilitates the MCS's ability to share knowledge and information. Working with other organizations can assist the organization undergo a revolution and restructure its working methods. According to the findings of Damery et al. (2019), an organization may better protect itself when its members engage with different partners that have specialized understanding of cancer disease patients. The MCS's ability to help people with cancer disease is supported by its financing, which is safeguarded through the partnership working approach. The Macmillan Cancer Support might feel less stressed when helping those in cancerous arrest if they work with piranhas since the workload is distributed among more persons (Durose et al. 2021). It has been observed that working in a partnership provides adequate security to confidently make better judgements regarding job development and to successfully attain success.

Importance of the Involvement of Individuals in the Review of Systems and Procedures in Services

The MCS partnership work method may be developed with the support of a good evaluation system and participation of persons. Organizational culture and the disease analysis process can both benefit from a thorough evaluation. The right review system of the relevant nonprofit may help uncover flaws in the research procedure, gap analysis, and standardized development analysis (Fitch and Howell, 2018). According to one of the leading institutes studying cardiovascular disease, a company may reform its dysfunctional culture and produce exceptional work by encouraging employee feedback and participation (Gleeson et al. 2019). Whenever more serious health problems are found, more effective treatments can be found thanks to the organization's evaluation system for cancer disease (Hallet et al. 2020). In order to improve the outcomes of their study on cancerous illness, MCS has to develop a thorough reviewing system and focus on individual decisions, as stated in the research summary. Ultimately, it can be proven that individual engagement and a suitable review system are important to attain success in a partnership research process or business.

Work setting’s Procedures and Practice against Current Legislation and Policy

The group abides by national health regulations governing cardiovascular disease and circulation studies (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2022). So that cancer sufferers everywhere can win the fight against the disease once and for all, the organization generates money to finance research into better treatments and eventual cures (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2022). Since then, it has grown to become the backbone of cancer charities around the country, aiding those with the condition. There are 14 Trustees in all, all of whom have the necessary medical training to contribute to cancer research. It's a boon to the company's ability to maintain order in the workplace.

Medical research funding, breast cancer research, cell research, patient data research, harassment, bullying, and misbehavior studies are all examples of the kind of studies supported under MCS's research policy (Wong et al, 2021). As per the patient's data research policy, it states storing information on the medical records of the parents is required for the organization. As a result, the company must refine its data-access infrastructure to safeguard individuals' confidentiality. By enforcing such a guideline, MCS can draw connections between seemingly dissimilar illnesses. A policy like this can safeguard the work of organizations that employ particularly vulnerable members of society.