HCPC Safeguarding

Question 1

What are the six principles of adult safeguarding under the Care Act 2014?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership, accountability

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Care, safety, advocacy, choice, independence, support

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Autonomy, dignity, respect, safety, wellbeing, inclusion

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Assessment, planning, review, monitoring, evaluation, reporting

Question 2

What is the definition of an 'adult at risk' under the Care Act 2014?

Accepted Answer

An adult aged 18+ who has care and support needs AND is experiencing or at risk of abuse/neglect AND unable to protect themselves due to those needs

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Any adult over 65 years of age

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Any adult with a disability

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Any adult who has experienced domestic violence

Question 3

A healthcare professional discovers bruising on an elderly patient that is inconsistent with the patient's explanation. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Follow local safeguarding procedures — document findings, raise a concern, and refer to the appropriate safeguarding team or lead

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Treat the bruising medically and ask no further questions

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Ask the patient's carer directly if they caused it

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Wait to see if it happens again before taking action

Question 4

Which law provides the statutory framework for child safeguarding in England?

Accepted Answer

Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004

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Care Act 2014

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Mental Health Act 1983

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Question 5

What does 'Making Safeguarding Personal' mean in adult safeguarding practice?

Accepted Answer

An approach that engages the adult at risk in determining what outcomes they want from any safeguarding intervention, prioritising their wishes

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A policy of always removing adults from harm situations without discussion

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A requirement to act only on formal reports

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A social care policy unrelated to HCPC registrants

Question 6

What categories of abuse are recognised in adult safeguarding under the Care Act 2014?

Accepted Answer

Physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, financial, neglect, self-neglect, discriminatory, organisational, domestic abuse, modern slavery

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Only physical and financial abuse

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Physical and sexual abuse only

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Only abuse by paid carers