A comprehensive guide to recognising, responding to and reporting abuse and neglect of adults at risk — the law, the six principles, capacity, disclosures, information sharing and enquiries.
What this course covers
- Explain what safeguarding is and identify who is an adult at risk under the Care Act 2014
- Describe the legal framework and the six principles, and apply Making Safeguarding Personal
- Recognise all ten categories of abuse and neglect and their warning signs
- Understand how safeguarding links to mental capacity and consent
- Respond correctly to a disclosure, and report and record a concern
- Explain what happens in a safeguarding enquiry and share information appropriately
- Recognise restrictive practices and use the least-restrictive approach
How much does Safeguarding Adults training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Everyone working in a CQC-regulated service, whatever their role — including bank, agency and non-care staff who come into contact with people using the service. It covers the knowledge behind Care Certificate Standard 10, so it also suits staff working through their induction. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Safeguarding Adults.
- Mental Capacity Act — 50 min online, £4 per person
- Safeguarding Children — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Fire Safety — 45 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Safeguarding Adults training take?
About 60 min of e‑learning, across 13 sections with 13 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Safeguarding Adults training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what safeguarding is and identify who is an adult at risk under the Care Act 2014; describe the legal framework and the six principles, and apply Making Safeguarding Personal; recognise all ten categories of abuse and neglect and their warning signs. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Safeguarding Adults CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
What are the six principles of adult safeguarding?
Empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability, set out in the Care Act 2014. The course covers how to apply each one in practice, including Making Safeguarding Personal, and how safeguarding interacts with mental capacity and consent.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
It covers the knowledge behind Care Certificate Standard 10. The Care Certificate itself is a separate guided course covering every standard, and its practical workplace assessment is completed and signed off by the employer.
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