7. Concluding thoughts

Here are a few questions to get you started, and promote your reflection of the topics and concepts that were explored in the Adult Safeguarding scenario:

  • How do you ensure your practice is not based on routine or guesswork?
  • What approaches and/or key concepts have you found particularly useful?
  • What questions remain?

Summary

In this section you have:

  • Reviewed a case study brief, and logged your initial thoughts and concerns
  • Examined points that relate to the Mental Health (Compulsory Treatment and Assessment) Act 1992
  • Taken the opportunity to explore theories and models for intervention
  • Examined statements on capacity and safeguarding adults in relation to statutory guidance
  • Considered the aims of Adult Safeguarding
  • Reflected on how to arrange and plan a visit
  • Explored a family home, with the aim of stretching and developing your skills in Adult Safeguarding enquiry and assessment

Actions

  • Take a moment to reflect your journey through this scenario:
    • Your assessment of the incident
    • Risks that you have identified and how they relate to legislation
    • Strengths for Maria
    • Ways to make safeguarding personal
    • Model for intervention and theoretical frameworks
  • Fill in row 7 of your reflection document

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