... at enhancing interactions between older adults and police and evaluates outcomes. Findings inform the development of a geriatrics-focused police training curriculum to support age-friendly policing. A literature search across major databases and grey literature yielded 20 relevant publications. Three main...

... it is to screen referrals and coordinate investigations. Findings from the research were used to redesign regional adult safeguarding documentation to ensure Designated Officers have access to the information necessary to assist them in reaching decisions. Designated and Investigating Officer training was also...

... of inter-professional education, training and working practices. Originality/value – This paper identifies the complexities and challenges that continue to face organizations in terms of recognition and provision of services for older survivors of abuse. A short questionnaire adapted from a pre...

... with functional impairments of the mind and brain. This paper aims to evaluate the impact of MCA training within older persons' care homes within an East‐Midlands local authority. Design/methodology/approach Semi structured interviews were conducted with key informants who had strategic responsibility...

... to the target group. The purpose of this article is to describe research results and a training course developed within two linked European projects. Design/methodology/approach Both projects were divided into a research and a practical phase. In the first project, data were gathered via a literature review...

...Lindsey Pike; Roger Indge; Corinne Leverton; Deirdre Ford; Tony Gilbert Cornwall has implemented significant changes to the way that it delivers its safeguarding adults training. This paper outlines the benefits of combining safeguarding adults, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (HM Government, 2005a...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Elder abuse Charity Vulnerable adults Domestic abuse Training Organisational pro le A pro le of Action on Elder Abuse introduction Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is an abuse charity that works to protect and prevent the abuse of vulnerable...

... as a result of the reported deaths of a number of patients whilst being restrained. The challenges of employing this type of intervention, implications for safe and effective practices and the need for the suitable training of staff are explored in this paper. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005...

..., looks at what No Secrets will involve for those charged with its implementation in local areas, while providing a range of useful insights and hints. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Adult protection Government guidance Procedures Training Strategy Overview No Secrets: guidance in England...

... Northern Ireland adult protection forum policy implementation training procedures focus groups Introduction Most readers will be aware that Northern Ireland has the only fully integrated health and social services structure in the UK. Services are delivered through a Health and Social Services Executive...

...Bob Skinner At the core of raising awareness about adult protection lies the formidable task of introducing social and health care staff and others to what abuse is and what can be done about it. This is a task that may appear overwhelming in terms of numbers, time and cost. Here the lead training...