#vulnerable adults

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Man, 35, Allegedly Kept 4 'Vulnerable Adults' Locked in His S.C. Basement for 10 Years While Spending Their Money

A 35-year-old man has been accused of keeping at least four vulnerable adults trapped in the basement of his South Carolina home for over 10

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One of the things people don't seem to understand about being a legal guardian, especially of an adult, is that the LEGAL guardian has even more of an obligation to provide for ALL the needs of the person under guardianship, even more so than a parent has for their child. Please understand that you cannot simply walk away from, or abandon, your responsibilities for the vulnerable individual in that situation unless a new legal guardian is in place. Unlike power of attorney or even parental responsibilities, there is no "back-up" identified if you get tired of taking care of the person under guardianship. You're it. Keep that in mind if you ever find yourself in a situation where you might be selected to be the guardian of someone else.

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Who is Vulnerable?

A vulnerable adult. It is a phrase that we have all heard many times and it is certainly repeated a lot in terms of classifying certain types of people in the UK and capacity. However, I wonder who actually is vulnerable and what is being done to protect the vulnerable. One description:

“Who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of disability, age or illness; and is or may be unable to take care of unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation”.  This definition of an Adult covers all people over 18 years of age. 1997 Consultation ‘Who Decides?’

The Mental Health Act provides a similar definition, especially in relation to capacity, which I shall also look at, at a later time.

Although there is a legal framework, it is rather complex and unfortunately, there isn’t much written in stone that actually protects the vulnerable and the services provided to them.

Where are the rigorous checks and balances and safeguards that help to maintain high standards with the vulnerable? The problem which I think is a constant theme in terms of the implementation of the law by way of policy is that too much discretion to given to bodies to interpret the law however they like as a result we constantly hear about abuse of the vulnerable.

I am calling for more specific legislation and as a result policy that actually protects the vulnerable;

The elderly

The Homeless

Those with mental health issues

Those with learning disabilities

Underpaid/poorly paid workers i.e cleaners, carers, shop staff and much more

I haven’t mentioned children because that is one section of society that we can agree have a lot of legislation, policy and agencies that aim to protect them. To the point of tackling the Local Authority - Baby P, Victoria Climbie

Hopefully, we will start to see changes,  soon but until then we fight on.

[dracomuscis]

Where does the perception of reality fade, so that the fantasied perception can begin? And then, once in the fantasy, how does one get out … assuming one wants to?

This is one of a few stories I’ve written after working with the physically and mentally disadvantaged people.

[chrissterry]

Vulnerable children detained in police cells as ‘substitute’ for health and social care

Vulnerable children detained in police cells as ‘substitute’ for health and social care

Original post from Community Care

‘…………Inspectors find local authorities failing to meet statutory duties to accommodate children and raise concerns over AMHP delays

by Andy McNicoll on March 10, 2015 in Mental Health Albanpix ltd/rex features

Police officers are too often being left with “no option” but to detain vulnerable adults and children in custody, sometimes for long periods, because…

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They say that the current laws are woefully inadequate and despite the increasing number of attacks the Government has failed to deal with the problem. Unless the Government takes action, they say, then children and vulnerable adults will continue to be mauled by dogs that are not under control. And they want to see dog control orders brought into force where members of the public and wardens can report badly behaved dogs and forced owners to attend training sessions with them. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the Government to introduce the notices. Source: Sky News

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Working In A Care Environment

Working in a care home is a job for a patient, kind person who can talk at a reasonable volume and enjoys repeating themselves. However everyones patience reaches an end at some point and it is always with their fellow staff rather than with the residents which is a good thing.

Some people just aren't cut out for working in a caring role and it aggravates me as if you can't show a vulnerable human being the respect they deserve then you don't deserve their valuable time.

I think that some people should really think carefully about the job roles they wish to work in as some people are not suited to what they wish to do. Just a little rant as I'm tired and think some people should learn to think!

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So much can be achieved by bringing people together with food

A new initiative in Middlesbrough delivered by the Council’s NM team is encouraging vulnerable residents to access services whilst they have their lunch. [Middlesbrough centre's serving up advice with lunch - Published on 13 April 2013 on Gazette Live]