Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults (SO120313)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPractice Management
DescriptionThe course will cover: * Recognising Abuse - What, How and When * How to respond to concerns * Different categories of abuse * The law and appropriate action * Documentation The course is for the entire practice team including, Dentists, Dental Nurses, Therapists, Hygienists, Practice Managers, Receptionists, Business Managers and Dental Technicians. Lindsay Voss qualified as Registered Nurse in 1981 and following a career in hospital nursing then became a community based school nurse in 1992. Having completed the Diploma in Community Nursing and a Degree in Nursing Studies at the University of Southampton in the 1990s, Lindsay became a School Nurse Team Leader in Southampton in 1996 and in 2000 undertook a one year secondment as the Named Nurse for Child Protection at Southampton University Hospitals Trust. In 2001 she undertook a further secondment as Adviser to the Area Child Protection Committee. In 2002 she returned to the community as Named Nurse for Child Protection, working closely with health visitors, GPs and other community based health services. In 2007 she was appointed the Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Children Team Manager and has continued to work closely with health professionals and colleagues from other agencies through membership of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She currently works for Southampton PCT and manages a team of specialist nurses including the Designated Nurse for Children in Care. She has continue
Additional informationd academic study and is currently undertaking a clinical doctorate focusing on the multiagency response to childhood sexual abuse.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeTuesday 12 March 2013, 18:00 to 21:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£5.00
Aims
  1. To increase the knowledge and confidence of the dental team in recognising and responding to concerns about abuse of children and adults.
  2. Delegates will understand the term “child protection” and recognise the legal and policy framework in relation to safeguarding children.
  3. Delegates will understand the categories of abuse and recognise potential indicators of abuse.
  4. Delegates will learn the appropriate actions to take if concerned about possible abuse.