9.30am     Introduction and setting objectives

10.00am    Historical perspective

10.30am    General principles – children & young people

11.00am   COFFEE

11.15am    General principles – vulnerable adults

11.45am    Statutory framework (National Assistance Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Act)

• Human Rights
• Management of property and assets
• Care and welfare decisions

1.00pm    LUNCH

2.00pm     Safeguarding – common features and framework. Compare and contrast arrangements for the safety of children and vulnerable adults.

• Independent Safeguarding Authority
• Mental Health Review Tribunal
• Public Guardian, Court of Protection
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
• Safeguarding Children Boards
• Criminal Offences.

3.15pm    COFFEE

3.30pm     Inter Agency working

• Confidentiality

4.15pm     Case studies

4.45pm     Open forum

The training will be delivered by Bond Solon medico-legal consultancy.