1.3 Outline sources of information and support for: • Indicators of abuse • Measures that can be put in place to minimise the risk of abuse occurring • Steps that must be taken in the case of suspected or alleged abuse

Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 13: Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
Learning outcome: 1 Understand the role of the manager in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
Assessment criteria: 1.3 Outline sources of information and support for: • Indicators of abuse • Measures that can be put in place to minimise the risk of abuse occurring • Steps that must be taken in the case of suspected or alleged abuse

• Sources of information and support for indicators of abuse
  • the Care Act 2014 including statutory guidance
  • the Social Care Institute for Excellence
  • the local authority
  • qualifications and certificates, such as the care certificate and health and social care diplomas
  • safeguarding training
• Sources of information and support for measures that can be put in place to minimise the risk of abuse occurring
  • safeguarding training
  • the Social Care Institute for Excellence
  • the Care Quality Commission
  • the local authority
• Sources of information and support for steps that must be taken in the case of suspected or alleged abuse
  • organisational policies and procedures
  • the local authority
  • charities and other organisations, such as Victim Support