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 28 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Anyone delivering hands-on care in a CQC-regulated service, as part of their mandatory training. 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 your carer receives
A certificate in their own name showing the completion date and renewal date, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the carer, not just the employer.
Add Safeguarding Adults to your team
£4 per person, or included on a £2 per learner subscription.
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