POVA/SoVA Awareness

This course is open to all personnel and covers all areas of abuse.Designed to help you recognise the signs and the steps to take should you suspect abuse occurring. An invaluable course for all those working within all Healthcare environments ensuring people the freedom to live a life free from abuse. Courses can be adapted to suit your needs and durations can be varied. Course Structure: Introduction and welcome Explanation of the course Tutor introduction to delegates (background) Delegate introduction to each other Paperwork Define what is meant by abuse Physical /Psychological /emotional/Financial/ material/Neglect /Sexual /Institutional/Medication/ Discriminatory Factors that may lead to abuse Identify ways in which we can prevent abuse Managing disclosure Relevant lawMental Health Act, 1983 Family Law Act, 1996 Race Relations Act, 1976Public Interest Disclosure, 1998 Human Rights Act, 1998 Care Standards Act, 2000 No Secrets (England) Who might abuse Partner Friend / neighbour Professional staff Volunteer Other service users People who deliberately exploit the vulnerable Recognise factors which will contribute to abuse Be aware of steps to take if you suspect abuse Course evaluation