Edexcel Level 3 Certificate - Unit 11: Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence

Learners will investigate the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse, enabling them to recognise when abuse may be happening. They will go on to examine predisposing factors which may lead to abusive situations. Learners will explore a range of strategies and procedures organisations use to reduce the risks to individuals, and know the key legislation and regulations which govern safeguarding work in the health and social care sectors.
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know types and indicators of abuse
2 Understand factors which may lead to abusive situations
3 Know legislation and regulations which govern the
safeguarding of adults
4 Know working strategies and procedures to reduce the risk
of abuse of adults
5 Understand the role of supportive relationships to promote
the rights, independence and wellbeing of adults using
health and social care services.