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Q: What is the safeguarding policy?

A safeguarding policy is a statement that shows what an organisation will do to keep their patients/service users safe from abuse and neglect. The policy should set out the procedures and steps to follow when reporting concerns of abuse, the organisation's commitment to protecting vulnerable adults and safeguarding legislation. All businesses need a safeguarding policy and it should be reviewed annually and made available to the public.

Q: What are the 5 R's in safeguarding?

The 5 R's in safeguarding will help staff to recall the steps they should take if they ever have a safeguarding concern. They are: Recognise - Know the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect. Respond - Respond appropriately when you have a concern about abuse or neglect. Your safeguarding policy will detail the steps you should take to respond safely and effectively to any potential safeguarding issue. Report - Report your safeguarding concern to your designated safeguarding lead. You can often find who this person is in your safeguarding policy. Record - Ensure you record everything you have seen or heard in relation to the issue. Refer - Refer your concerns to the correct authority. It's normally your designated safeguarding lead that will report this, so it's best to make sure you pass on everything you have.