1.7. Identify what actions should be taken if there are concerns about harm, abuse and neglect

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: 1.7. Identify what actions should be taken if there are concerns about harm, abuse and neglect

• Report to manager immediately
• Record the facts in writing
• Follow safeguarding policy and procedure
• Whistleblow to others (e.g. social services, CQC, Police etc.) if concerns not taken seriously