NMC Safeguarding Vulnerable People 3

Question 1

Which legislation provides the primary legal framework for safeguarding adults in England?

Accepted Answer

Care Act 2014

Answer

The Care Act 2014 established a statutory framework for adult safeguarding in England, defining duties and the six safeguarding principles.

Question 2

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what is the primary guiding principle when making decisions on behalf of a person who lacks capacity?

Accepted Answer

Act in the person's best interests

Answer

Acting in the person's best interests is the core principle of the MCA 2005, requiring consideration of all relevant factors including the individual's past wishes.

Question 3

Section 47 of the Children Act 1989 places a statutory duty to investigate child welfare concerns on which body?

Accepted Answer

The local authority

Answer

Section 47 places a duty on the local authority to investigate when there is reasonable cause to suspect a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.

Question 4

The 'Making Safeguarding Personal' (MSP) approach in adult safeguarding primarily emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Person-centered outcomes and meaningful engagement with the individual

Answer

MSP shifts the focus from process compliance to achieving the outcomes that matter to the person, keeping them central to the safeguarding process.

Question 5

Under the Children Act 2004, which body coordinates multi-agency safeguarding for children at a local level?

Accepted Answer

Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships (LSCPs)

Answer

LSCPs replaced Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) in 2019 under Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.

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NMC Safeguarding Vulnerable People 3