Safeguarding vulnerable adults, mental capacity act and dementia awareness (SO27052016)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to improve the learner’s ability to obtain valid consent and meet the 3 year safeguarding adults training requirement, promoting safety and well-being of vulnerable adults and promoting dementia awareness.
Additional information1. To examine the legal framework provided by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its implications for dental professionals

2. To explain adult safeguarding legislation and information sharing, including multi-agency working, Data Protection Act, common law of confidentiality and the Caldicott principles
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3. To provide information about the potential types of harm and abuse, who is vulnerable and concerns and principles.
4. To familiarise learners with the clinical features and impact of dementia over the course of the illness and the key issues relating to risk guidance for people with dementia.


This course is intended for the entire practice team : Dental Nurses, Dentists, Receptionists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists

Annabelle Vaughan LLB PGDip (Legal Practice) is a solicitor specialising in Mental Capacity and Vulnerable Adults. She leads the Court of Protection Team at Coffin Mew Solicitors where her work normally involves making decisions on behalf of clients with brain injuries, mental health issues and degenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. These decisions often involve health and welfare matters as wide ranging as dental treatment to access to psychological services. Annabelle frequently meets with health professionals and local authorities to discuss care and welfare issues of her clients.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 27 May 2016, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturerAnnabelle Vaughan  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. List the 5 Core Principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and explain the underlying philosophy of the Act, so as to work in a person-centred way with people who lack capacity
  2. Recognise and outline the potential types of harm and abuse, and the signs and indicators of concern, so as to identify when an adult may be at risk of harm
  3. Use safeguarding principles to identify signs and indicators of concern, so as to achieve best outcomes for vulnerable adults and demonstrate use of safeguarding principles.
  4. Describe the clinical features of dementia and its causes, so as to recognise its significant impact on the person, family and carers as the diseases progresses