Background The theme for the National Safeguarding Week 2022 is Responding to Contemporary Safeguarding Challenges As safeguarding advocates it is important that we stay aware of how changing circumstances might impact peoples experiences and their risk of harm and abuse ID: 1032291
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1. Why it MattersThe World Health Organisation has found that rates of elder abuse have increased since the pandemic. Around 1 in 6 people aged 60 or over experience some form of abuse in a community setting.BackgroundThe theme for the National Safeguarding Week 2022 is “Responding to Contemporary Safeguarding Challenges”.As safeguarding advocates it is important that we stay aware of how changing circumstances might impact people’s experiences and their risk of harm and abuse.Safeguarding Adults Week is a time to develop and expand your safeguarding knowledge.Information Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This type of violence constitutes a violation of human rights and includes physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse; financial and material abuse; abandonment; neglect; and serious loss of dignity and respect. Data on the extent of the problem in institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are scarce. However, a review of recent studies indicates that nearly 65% of staff reported perpetrating some form of abuse in the past year. Abuse of older people can have serious physical and mental health, financial and social consequences, including, physical injuries, premature mortality, depression, cognitive decline, financial devastation and placement in nursing homes. For older people, the consequences of abuse can be especially serious and recovery may take longer. (WHO – Abuse of older People factsheet)What to doEnsure you are familiar with all safeguarding policies & procedures which can be found at: https://adult.haltonsafeguarding.co.uk/It is extremely important that staff members &the public are aware of how to raise a safeguardingconcern.Member of the public – Can report directlyto Adult Social Care on 0151 907 8306A member of staff – report to your line manager or supervisor. You can also contactAdult Social Care on 0151 907 8306 or use the online form:https://adult.haltonsafeguarding.co.uk/what-is-abuse/Safeguarding Adults Week 2022 - 7-minute briefings