*Thanet District Council Free Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Overview

This course is suitable for everyone work with or support vulnerable adults. Delegates will learn about the criteria that define a vulnerable adult. The training includes the legislation relating to safeguarding; different types of abuse, recognition of signs, responding and disclosing and where to raise a concern. By the end of this course, delegates will have a solid understanding of SOVA and have the ability to improve their practice.

Course Syllabus:

• Legislation
• Vulnerable adults
• Recognising and preventing abuse
• Types of abuse
• Patterns of abuse
• The Whistle-blower Act
• Responding to disclosure
• Advocacy