Safeguarding
Safeguarding is about protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of individuals, which allow people to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is fundamental to high-quality health and social care. (Care Quality Commission, 2017, Safeguarding people). Use this guide to find information resources about safeguarding adults, children, and those with learning disabilities. In this guide you’ll find books, guidelines, and journal articles.
Key Resources
Royal College of Nursing (2018) Adult safeguarding: roles and competencies for health care staff. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Modern slavery and trafficking: guidance for nurses and midwives. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2019) Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for healthcare staff. London: RCN.
Health and Social Care Board: Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership (2016) Adult safeguarding operational procedures. Belfast: RQIA
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2015) Looked after children: Knowledge, skills and competences of health care staff. London: RCPCH.
Books
Barber P et al (2020) Mental health law in England and Wales: a guide for mental health professionals. London: Learning Matters.
Buka P (2016) Care of vulnerable older people: legal and ethical aspects of nursing. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Burton S and Reid J (2018) Safeguarding and protecting children in the early years. London: Routledge. Taylor & Francis.
Cooper A and White E (2017) Safeguarding adults under the Care Act 2014: understanding good practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Leigh J and Laing J (2018) Thinking about child protection practice: case studies for critical reflection and discussion. Bristol: Policy Press.
Lumsden E (2018) Child protection in the early years: a practical guide. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Northway R and Jenkins R (2017) Safeguarding adults in nursing practice (2nd edition). London: Sage.
Phelan A (2020) Advances in elder abuse research: practice, legislation and policy. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Phelan A (2013) International perspectives on elder abuse. London: Routledge.
Spreadbury K and Hubbard R (2020) The adult safeguarding practice handbook. Bristol: Policy Press.
Starns B (2019) Safeguarding adults together under the Care Act 2014: a multi-agency practice guide. St Albans: Critical Publishing.
Thompson K (2016) Strengthening child protection: sharing information in multi-agency settings. Bristol: Policy Press.
Wate R and Boulton N (2019) Multi agency safeguarding in a public protection world: a handbook for protecting children and vulnerable adults. Shoreham by Sea: Pavilion.
Watson G & Rodwell S (2014) Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and families: a guide for nurses and midwives. London: SAGE.
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