Qcf Unit 1

Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Mandatory

Title
Level

Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and
social care
(QCF Level 3)

Credit value

3

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know how to recognise
signs of abuse

1.1 Define the following types of abuse:
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional/psychological abuse
Financial abuse
Institutional abuse
Self neglect
Neglect by others
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Physical: Hitting, slapping, kicking

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Sexual: Unwanted advances, indecent
exposure, harassment
Emotional: Intimidation, blaming

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Financial: Misappropriation of monies, not
giving correct change
Institutional: Where a person is not treated
as an individual
Neglect: Inadequate care, denial of basic
rights

1.2 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated
with each type of abuse
Physical Abuse
Injuries that are the shape of objects
injuries in a variety of stages or injuries that
have not received medical attention
A person being taken to many different places
to receive medical attention
Skin infections
Dehydration or unexplained weight changes
or medication being lost
Behaviour that indicates that the person is
afraid or avoiding the perpetrator
Change of behaviour
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care

Sexual Abuse
Sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy
Tears or bruises in genital/anal areas
Soreness when sitting
Signs that someone is trying to take control
of their body image, for example, anorexia,
bulimia or self-harm
Sexualised behaviour
Inappropriately dressed
Emotional Abuse
Difficulty gaining access to the adult on their
own
The adult not getting access to medical care
or appointments with other agencies
Low self-esteem or lack of confidence and
anxiety
Increased levels of confusion
Increased urinary or faecal incontinence
Sleep disturbance
The person feeling/acting as if they are being...