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Safeguarding in Wales

In Wales, safeguarding means preventing and protecting children and adults at risk from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and dangers.

The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 underpins Safeguarding work in Wales.

The national Safeguarding Procedures-Welsh Government detail the essential roles and responsibilities for practitioners to ensure that they safeguard children and adults who are at risk of abuse and neglect.

The Procedures helps practitioners apply the legislation Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and statutory safeguarding guidance Working Together to Safeguard People.

You can get support for your work in Wales through WCVA here.

The Third Sector Support Hub has a number of excellent resources under the ‘good governance’ tab. You will need to complete a free registration in order to make best use of the Hub’s resources.

Useful links and support for work in Wales:

Essentials guide: Social Services and Well being Act Key definitions relevant to Safeguarding: Welsh Government Welsh Government Code of Practice for Safeguarding 2022 Learning module Safeguarding Social Care Wales Safeguarding Self Assessment Tool

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DBS and Conviction History