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Ill-treatment experienced by people based on age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation. A preventative approach Incidents of ill-treatment based on protective factors can be responded to th...

Any incident of domestic abuse by people aged 16 or over who are personally connected; such as a member of one's family or household, especially a spouse or partner. This may include other types of abuse such as physical or sexual abuse, economic, psychological or emotional abuse and controlling o...

Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. Many people who are frail and have restricted mobility are at risk of developing ulcers on the points of their body which receive the most pressure. These are known as pressure ulcer...

Some people who are frail or have mobility problems may have a greater risk of falling. Following a fall, the individual may require more intensive services for longer, and in some cases may never return to previous levels of mobility. A fall does not automatically indicate neglect, and each indiv...

Mismanagement/misadministration/misuse of drugs. Responsibilities and statutory requirements of care providers Care providers who are commissioned to provide any medication administration service are responsible for ensuring that people who require this service have their medicines at the times t...

People who experience homelessness are at increased risk of experiencing exploitation and abuse. Professionals working with people should be mindful of this when considering if a safeguarding adults concern needs to be raised. Professionals should consider mental capacity and executive functioning...

Incidents between adults in a service can include any interaction involving two or more adults in any setting, involving physical, psychological/emotional, sexual, financial, or discriminatory abuse or behaviour, which results in the risk of abuse or neglect, or actual abuse or neglect. Not all in...