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The five types of abuse
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 outlines five types of abuse:
- physical
- sexual
- psychological
- financial
- neglect
The definition of an adult at risk
The Act describes an adult at risk as someone who:
- is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect
- has care and support needs (whether or not their local authority is meeting any of those needs), and
- as a result of those needs is unable to protect them self against the abuse or neglect or the risk of it.
You have a duty to report adults at risk to the local authority where the person lives.
Ensure that you have the appropriate level of safeguarding training for your role.
Useful resources
Find out more about safeguarding and protection in dementia care.
Case studies and training about safeguarding
Protection of older people in Wales: a guide to the law (November 2019 update)
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