Panorama sparks Safeguarding Sales

Published by Housing e-Academy for Housing e-Academy in Education and also in Communities, Housing, Local Government

Adult abuse is an issue that has recently been in the news and Chloe Weatherhead Manager of e-learning provider Housing e-Academy said the company has seen increased interest around its Safeguarding Adult courses.

“Adult abuse is an insidious crime against vulnerable adults such as the elderly or people with mental health issues,” she said.  “Those working in the sector have been appalled at the abuse revealed by the BBC documentary.”

“The majority of people working the sector are hard working, professional and caring but unfortunately the action of a minority can reflect badly on everyone.  Housing and public sector organisations have clearly been keen to revisit their own training and development which is why we have taken numerous calls about our courses recently.”

The courses point out how attitudes and beliefs are shaped by personal experiences, the media, ethnicity, culture and religion. These influence judgments and affect service delivery, which then impacts on the service user.

Learners will also be able to look for the signs and indicators of abuse, definitions and types of abuse, particularly regarding unintentional harm. They will be kept fully updated on the law - key legislation and guidance regarding issues of consent and duty of care so that providers and can be confident that their organisation and their staff are up to speed.

“If your staff come into contact with any vulnerable adult in the community, in their own home or in sheltered accommodation, the Safeguarding Adult courses we offer are a worthwhile investment,” said Chloe. “Ironically, June is also the month when there are several awareness campaigns around elder abuse and adult abuse and so now is a great time to remind your staff about good care provision.”

For more information about safeguarding adults courses from the Housing e-Academy you can e-mail info@housingea.co.uk or visit our website www.housingea.co.uk