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This is for YOU if…
You work with groups of adults who:
- are older
- have a disability or life limiting illness
- experience mental health issues
- suffer domestic violence
- vulnerable in any other way
- you want to develop a policy and guidelines for their protection and safety.
Course Information
Date: |
Thursday 18 November
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Time: |
10.0am - 4.00pm |
Venue: |
Leighton Buzzard |
Trainer: |
Jenny Allthorpe |
Cost
| Voluntary Sector |
| Members |
£20 |
Non members |
£30 |
| Public Sector |
| Members |
£30 |
Non members |
£45 |
Fees will be refunded upon attendance
By the end of this workshop you will...
- understand what types of abuse vulnerable adults can experience
- know what to do if you have concerns or suspicions or witness abuse taking place
- be able to up-date your policies and practice to include adult protection.
Content…
- welcome and introductions
- types of abuse and how to recognise them
- indications that abuse might be happening
- where and why might abuse happen
- what to do if an allegation of abuse is made
- how to go about developing an adult protection policy and guidelines
- confidentiality and data protection.
Trainer
This workshop will be led by Jenny Allthorpe, an experienced and qualified trainer with years of experience in developmental support roles in the voluntary sector. The workshop will be supported by materials from Better Care - a resource pack developed by Voluntary and Community Action in partnership with Dunstable Town Council to support voluntary and community groups working with vulnerable adults.
Venue
The workshop will be held at Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DA. This venue is fully accessible. Parking is available in a pay and display car park nearby.
Access and Individual Requirements
If you have any specific individual requirements to enable you to attend this event please let us know. Every effort is made to meet individual requirements, which might include; a loop system, sign language interpreter, wheelchair access, handouts in large print or special dietary requirements.
Refreshments including buffet lunch, with vegetarian and non vegetarian food, will be provided.
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