SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding is EVERYBODY’S business
Safeguarding and Dementia
Individuals living with dementia are often more vulnerable due to cognitive impairments, memory loss, and difficulties in communication. This makes them less able to recognise or report abuse and more dependent on others for their care. Safeguarding ensures their rights, dignity, and safety are protected while minimising risks.
Often unintentionally, Carers find themselves causing harm or restricting freedoms, by wanting to do what they believe is in the best interest of the person they care for. Carers may cause:
- Unintentional Neglect: Failing to provide adequate care due to stress, burnout, or lack of resources.
- Emotional Harm: Responding negatively to difficult behaviours, such as aggression or confusion.
- Deprivation of Liberty: Restricting the person’s freedom, such as locking them in rooms or their house because they wander at night or may hurt themselves when unsupervised.
Reducing Risk
Get help and support from the Carers’ Support Service. All of our support is free to access. We can provide information, advice and training to help you manage your caring role and better understand Dementia. You will build your knowledge, coping strategies and peer support.
We will also signpost and refer you to other sources of support where appropriate, to ensure you and the person you care for are getting the help and support you need.
Other support available includes but is not limited to: needs assessments, aids and adaptations in the home and telecare. Your eligibility and ability to pay for support may need to be assessed, depending on the support you need.
REPORT A CONCERN or speak to someone if you’re not sure:
North Lincolnshire
Concerned about an adult? Call the Safeguarding Adults Team on:
01724 297000
Concerned about a child:
01724 296500
North East Lincolnshire
Concerned about an adult? Call Focus:
01472 256256 (option 2)
Concerned about a child? Call the Integrated Front Door:
01472 326292 (option 2, option 2)
In all circumstances, if you are concerned that an adult or child is in immediate danger, call 999
The Carers’ Support Centre
Registered Charity Number: 1070028
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