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WorksheetsLO2 - Factors which make abuse more likely (Unit 7 OCR)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Individuals most at risk of abuse (tick all that apply)
Those with dementia
Those with learning disabilities
Those who are homeless
Those who have physical disabilities
Those who are looked-after children
Why are those with learning disabilities more vulnerable to abuse. (tick all that apply)
Lack mental capacity
Fear of losing care and support
May not know or understand rights
Insecurity
Why are those with physical disabilities more vulnerable to abuse? (tick all that apply).
May not recognise abuse which has taken place
Withdrawal mistaken for symptom
Dependent on others
Feeling powerless
Why are those who lack mental capacity more vulnerable to abuse? (tick all that apply).
May struggle to communicate what has happened
Unable to defend themselves
Feeling powerless
Dependent on others to voice their opinions
Why are those with dementia more vulnerable to abuse? (tick all that apply).
Difficulty communicating about abuse which has occured
May not recognise or remember abuse taking place
Unable to defend themselves
Behaviours like withdrawal may be mistaken for a symptom of dementia
Why are those with sensory impairments more vulnerable to abuse? (tick all that apply).
Dependent on others everyday
Intimate personal care needs
Undeveloped emotional skills
Staffing issues
Why are Looked-After Children more vulnerable to abuse? (tick all that apply).
Dependent on care givers
Fear of losing care / support
Insecurity due to moving to and from various settings
Lack of trust in carers.
Overall, why are these groups more at risk of abuse
Increased vulnerability
Lack of staff training
Lack of staff
They need more support
Which is an environmental factor
Those with physical disabilities
Looked-after children
Those who are homeless
Those with sensory impairments
Rigid routines and invasive practices are a type of which environmental factor
Health Services
Care services with institutionalised practices
Independent living facilities
Homelessness
Environmental factor - individuals are afraid to speak out against abuse due to fear of losing care and support
Care services with institutionalised practices
Independent living facilities
Health services
Adults and children residing in health and social care settings
In which settings are staff / professionals viewed in positions of power and trust
Adults and children residing in health and social care settings
Homelessness
Health services
Independent living facilities
Why are those living in independent living facilities more at risk of abuse
Not always staffed
Infrequent staff visits with poor handover or changes in personnel.
Understaffing
Perceived as needing less support than they do
Isolation - no support network and staying in unsafe public areas comes under which environmental factor
Health Services
Homelessness
Care services with institutionalised practices
Independent living facilities
SSSSR is a method of remembering what
Other factors for abuse
Types of abuse
Signs of abuse
Environmental factors for abuse
Situations where individuals are ------- on others
(a)
Relationships with an -------- -- -----
(a)
When an individual lives alone or lacks contact with friends or family. They can become a target of abuse.
Relationships with an imbalance of power
Homelessness
Social isolation
Staffing issues
Staffing issues can be a lack of staff -------- or a lack of -----
(a)
When a door isn't closed whilst an individual is getting dressed or being washed. The individual may feel embarrassed or vulnerable.
Relationships with an imbalance of power
Situations where individuals are dependent on others
Situations where there is an invasion of privacy
Staffing issues
