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.
Royal College of Nursing (2018) Adult safeguarding: roles and competencies for health care staff, London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2019) Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for healthcare staff, London: RCN.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2015) Looked after children: Knowledge, skills and competences of health care staff, London: RCPCH.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2014) Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competences for health care staff, London: RCPCH.
Ash A (2014) Safeguarding older people from abuse: critical contexts to policy and practice, Bristol: Policy Press.
Barber P et al (2017) 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.
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.
Mandelstam M (2013) Safeguarding vulnerable adults and the law, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Northway R and Jenkins R (2017) Safeguarding adults in nursing practice (2nd edition), London: Sage.
Phelan A (2013) International perspectives on elder abuse, London: Routledge.
Powell J (2012) Safeguarding babies and young children: a guide for early years professionals, Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Reid J & Burton S (2013) Safeguarding and protecting children in the early years, Abingdon: Routledge.
Thompson K (2016) Strengthening child protection: sharing information in multi-agency settings, Bristol: Policy Press.
Wate R & Boulton N (2015) Multi-agency safeguarding in a public protection world: a handbook for protecting children and vulnerable adults, Brighton: Pavilion Publishing.
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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Page last updated - 29/10/2019
