1.5. Explain the term ‘harm, abuse and neglect’ in the context of safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

Qualification: Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health and Social Care
Unit: 1.4: Awareness of safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Learning outcome: 1. Understand safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Assessment criteria: 1.5. Explain the term ‘harm, abuse and neglect’ in the context of safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

• Harm – physical injury
• Abuse – actions that intentionally harm another person
• Neglect – inactions that harm another person, lack of sufficient care