We hosted an event on Tuesday 29th June 2010 to explore the many
complex issues around safeguarding and risk management in
personalised social care.
The full-day session examined the issues faced by the sector,
exploring examples of best practice and progress being made on a
national level.
Topics included the legal framework, the Mental Capacity Act,
research findings on elder abuse, risk management tools, meeting
expectations and the balance between empowerment and
abandonment.
Key note speakers included Sarah Carr, Senior Research Analyst
from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, Cumbria County
Council and Michael Mandelstam, an independent legal consultant to
the health and social care field.
Delegates were also given the opportunity to take part in a
variety of workshops, including two delivered by people who use
services and wish to share their experiences about risk in their
lives.
Please find below documents relating to the event which have been
developed to aid people explore the issues around safeguarding and
risk management within the personalisation agenda.
Last Updated : Saturday, February 12, 2011. Page Author: Paul Ferguson.
