Adult Protection - Training

Abuse of Disabled People in Care (The Buckinghamshire Scandal): Facilitator/Trainer: Grant Wetherall

Target Group: Social and Health Workers, Police, Probation,YOT, The Care Standards Commission and Managers who work directly with special needs children and adults who may be at risk of abuse.

Course Aim: The Buckinghamshire Scandal was reported to be one of the mostharrowing and horrific abuse cases ever recorded. In October 2003, survivors were awarded over 1 million pounds (£1m) compensation for the abuse they suffered. The aim of this course is to examine the events that led up to the exposure and the reasons why the abuse was able to continue over a prolonged period despite obvious warning signs.

Learning Outcomes:

To examine the events leading up to the abuse exposure
To explore the reasons for the continuing abuse
To analyse why the obvious signs of abuse were ignored
To explore the 'cover-up' which was exhibited at all levels, both in the home and in the community
To highlight the financial implications, i.e. the cost to taxpayers, users, professionals.
To discuss the lessons learnt
To clarify and confirm training requirements for parents and professionals as a result of this scandal

Qualification Links: This course provides some of the undrpinning knowledge for: NVQ Level 3 'Caring for Children and Young People' units ; O2, C15, SC8 and CU7.

Child Protection: Facilitator/Trainer: Grant Wetherall

This course can be offered in either half or full day.
The course covers all aspects of child protection, including child protection with disabled children.

Disability Awareness : Facilitator/Trainer: Grant Wetherall

This course can be offered in either half or full day. The course covers all areas of disability awareness

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Facilitator/Trainer: Grant Wetherall

Grant Wetherall was instrumental in uncovering the Buckinhamshire Scandal when he went undrcover in the Longcare Homes in 1994. He continued his involvement for three years working with a number of the abuse survivors and giving lectures at local authorities and universities.

Please contact us for details of fees and other available training. See also RobertHill.org.uk for other avialbale consultancy services.