7th of May 2010, Deaf Cultural Centre, Birmingham
PROGRAMME
The Vigilant Practitioner, lawful practice, dilemmas, contradictions, personalisation, pitfalls and cautions
The Pragmatic Practitioner, assessing capacity in Safeguarding Investigations, getting the right outcomes and staying lawful
The Informed Practitioner, proposed Changes in Safeguarding Law, the impact on practice and workforce development
We aim to
Debate up to date ideas to assist practitioners and managers to effectively develop future safeguarding practice & policy
Assess the present climate, moves and changes regarding effective Adult Safeguarding
Assess and review the complexity of the present legislative backdrop and understand how to apply this to practice and be aware of legal contradictions.
Identify how to stay lawful and gain effective outcomes when assessing mental capacity in safeguarding investigations
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Facilitators
Martin Grant - Safeguarding Lead Haringey NHS
Tim Spencer Lane - Law Commission, Public Law Team
Julie Sanderson, Safeguarding Development Lead, Nottingham City Council
Norman Sterling- Baxter, Workforce Development Lead, Safeguarding, Leeds City Council
Chair - Deborah Stuart-Angus, Safeguarding Consultant & CEO AssessForCare
Seminar Style
A highly interactive seminar, with round table facilitated discussion. A summary of the outcomes of the debate, discussion and consultation will be presented on the day, and will also be e-mailed to all delegates after the event.
£195 + VAT Local Authorities, Universities, Charities, PCTs, NHS
£245 + VAT Private Orginisations
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