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\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 1: ADULT SAFEGUARDING POLICY\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Objectives \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Statement \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommitments \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementation \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equality \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 2: SUPPORTING INFORMATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Points\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Safeguarding Legislation\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbuse and Neglect\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWellbeing Principles\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Safeguarding Personal\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental Capacity and Decision Making\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording and Information Sharing\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-agency Working\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated Documents\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 3: APPENDICES \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Process Map – Reporting a Concern About an Adult\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Sources of Information and Support\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 1: ADULT SAFEGUARDING POLICY \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLICY OBJECTIVES \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy and related documents apply to the following governing bodies in athletics:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • UK Athletics (UKA) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• England Athletics (EA)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Athletics Northern Ireland (ANI)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Welsh Athletics (WA)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Scottish Athletics (SA)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this document, any reference to UK Athletics means UK Athletics and the above listed Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost adults are able to live their lives safely and free from harm. However, for some, there may be times when, for a variety of reasons, their ability to keep themselves safe and protect their wellbeing and rights is compromised.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the four HCAFs are committed to safeguarding adults in line with relevant national legislation, and relevant national and local guidelines. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will safeguard adults by ensuring that our activities are delivered in a way which keeps all adults safe.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will develop a culture of zero tolerance of harm to adults, which necessitates:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the recognition of adults who may be at risk and the circumstances which may increase \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e risk\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• knowing how adult abuse, exploitation or neglect manifests itself\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• being willing to report safeguarding concerns.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extends to recognising and reporting harm experienced anywhere, including within our activities, within other organised activities, in the community, in the person’s own home and in any care setting. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the four HCAFs are committed to best safeguarding practice and to uphold the rights of all adults to live a life free from harm from abuse, exploitation and neglect. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this policy is to demonstrate the commitment of UK Athletics and the four HCAFs to safeguard adults and to ensure that everyone involved in our sport is aware of:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • the legislation, policy and procedures for safeguarding adults\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • their role and responsibility for safeguarding adults \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • what to do or who to speak to if they have a concern relating to the welfare or wellbeing of \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e an adult within the organisation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLICY STATEMENT \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the four HCAFs believe everyone has the right to live free from abuse or neglect, regardless of age, ability, disability, sex, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital or gender status. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment and an open, listening culture where people feel able to share concerns without fear of retribution. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collectively acknowledge that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and we are committed to the prevention of abuse and neglect through safeguarding the welfare of all adults involved in our sport. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the four HCAFs recognise that health, wellbeing, ability, disability and need for care and support can affect a person’s resilience. We recognise that some people experience barriers, for example, to communication in raising concerns or seeking help. We recognise that these factors can vary at different points in people’s lives. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recognise that there is a legal framework within which sports need to work to safeguard adults who have needs for care and support, and for protecting those who are unable to take action to protect themselves. We will act in accordance with the relevant safeguarding adult legislation and with local statutory safeguarding procedures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActions taken by UK Athletics and the four HCAFs will be consistent with the principles of adult safeguarding, ensuring that any action taken is prompt, proportionate and that it includes and respects the voice of the adult concerned.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Adult Safeguarding Policy and associated procedures apply to all individuals involved in UK Athletics and the four HCAFs, and to all concerns about the safety of adults whilst involved in our respective organisations. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the avoidance of doubt this includes board members, staff, coaches, officials, volunteers, members, affiliated clubs, senior managers, participants in events operating under a UKA or Home Country licence, individuals or organisations contracted to, or whose services are engaged to deliver programmes and courses on behalf of UKA or a Home Country, and anyone working within the sport (in a paid or voluntary capacity), whether as an employee or on a self-employed basis. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe expect our partner organisations, including suppliers and sponsors, to adopt and demonstrate their commitment to the principles and practice as set out in this Adult Safeguarding Policy and associated procedures\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMITMENTS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo implement this policy, UK Athletics and the four HCAFs will ensure:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• everyone involved in athletics is aware of the safeguarding adult procedures and knows \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e what to do and who to contact if they have a concern relating to the safety or wellbeing of \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e an adult\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• any concern that an adult is not safe is taken seriously, responded to promptly, and \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e followed up in line with this policy and associated procedures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the wellbeing of those at risk of harm will be put first and the adult actively supported to \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e communicate their views and the outcomes they want to achieve. Those views and wishes \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e will be respected and supported unless there are overriding reasons not to (see the Adult \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Safeguarding Procedures)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• any actions taken will respect the rights and dignity of all those involved and be \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e proportionate to the risk of harm \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e and securely stored in line with our Data Protection Policy and Procedures \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• accordance with best practice advice; for example, from UK Sport, Sport England, Sport \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Wales, sport Scotland, Sport Northern Ireland, National Governing Bodies, NSPCC, Ann \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Craft Trust and Children 1st \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• cooperation with the Police and the relevant Local Authorities in taking action to safeguard \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e an adult \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• all board members, staff, coaches, officials and volunteers within UK Athletics and the four \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e HCAFs understand their role and responsibility for safeguarding adults, and have \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e completed and are up to date with safeguarding adult training and learning opportunities \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e appropriate for their role \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the use of safe recruitment practices and continual assessment of the suitability of \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e volunteers and staff in order to prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e individuals in our organisation and within the athletics community \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a sharing of information with the appropriate bodies about anyone found to be a risk to \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e adults; for example: Disclosure and Barring Service, Disclosure Scotland, Police, Local \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Authority/Social Services \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the inclusion of a risk assessment when planning activities and events as to the safety of \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e all adults from abuse, exploitation and neglect \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• actions taken under this policy are reviewed by the Safeguarding Case Management \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Group, respective governing body Boards and senior management teams on an annual \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e basis \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• this policy, related policies and the associated Adult Safeguarding Procedures are \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e reviewed on a two-yearly basis by UK Athletics in conjunction with the four HCAFs via the \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Case Management Group, and whenever there are changes in relevant legislation and/or \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e government guidance as required by the Local Safeguarding Board, UK Sport, Sport \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e England/Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland and/or National Governing Bodies, or as a result \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e of any other significant change or event\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPLEMENTATION \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the four HCAFs are committed to developing and maintaining a capability to implement this policy and its procedures. In order to do so, the following will be in place: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A Lead Safeguarding Officer in each HCAF and at UK Athletics \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A Safeguarding Case Management Group incorporating UK Athletics and the four HCAFs, \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e with an appointed Chair and clear Terms of Reference \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A clear line of accountability within the relevant governing body for the safety and wellbeing \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e of all adults \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Access to relevant legal and professional advice \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Regular management reports from the Safeguarding Case Management Group to the \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e relevant governing body Board, detailing how risks to adult safeguarding are being \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e addressed and how any reports have been addressed \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Aligned adult safeguarding procedures that deal effectively with any concerns of abuse or \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e neglect, including those caused through poor practice \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Arrangements to work effectively with other relevant organisations to safeguard and \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e promote the welfare of adults, including arrangements for sharing information\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Codes of conduct for all relevant roles and individuals that specify zero tolerance of abuse \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e in any form \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Risk assessments that specifically include safeguarding of adults \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Policies and procedures that address the following areas and which are consistent with this \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Adult Safeguarding Policy: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Child safeguarding policy and procedures \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Bullying \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Social media \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Equality, diversity and inclusion \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Codes of conduct \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Discipline and grievance \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Concerns and complaints \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Whistleblowing \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Safe recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Information policy, data protection and information sharing \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e? Adult Safeguarding Procedures (Responding to and managing a concern about an \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e adult). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUALITY \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the HCAFs endorse the principle of equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in athletics (in all its disciplines and forms): \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, without regard to their age, sex, gender identity, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion, race, socio-economic status or sexual orientation \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and that they are able to enjoy their sport without the threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment or abuse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 2: SUPPORTING INFORMATION \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY POINTS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• There is a \u003cstrong\u003eLegal duty on Local Authorities \u003c/strong\u003eto provide support to ‘adults at risk’.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Adults at risk \u003c/strong\u003eare defined in legislation and the criteria applied differs between each Home \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Country (see definitions for each Home Country in Table 1).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The safeguarding legislation applies to \u003cstrong\u003eall forms of abuse\u003c/strong\u003e that harm a person’s wellbeing. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The law provides a framework for good practice in safeguarding that makes the overall \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e wellbeing\u003c/strong\u003e of the adult at risk a priority of any intervention. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The law in all four Home Countries emphasises the importance of \u003cstrong\u003eperson-centred \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e safeguarding. \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The law provides a framework for making decisions on behalf of adults who can’t make \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e decisions for themselves (\u003cstrong\u003emental capacity\u003c/strong\u003e). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The law provides a framework for sports organisations to \u003cstrong\u003eshare concerns \u003c/strong\u003ethey have about \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e adults at risk with the Local Authority. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The law provides a framework for all organisations to \u003cstrong\u003eshare information and cooperate\u003c/strong\u003e to \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e protect adults at risk\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADULT SAFEGUARDING LEGISLATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafeguarding adults in all Home Countries is compliant with United Nations directives on the rights of disabled people and commitments to the rights of older people. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is covered by:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The Human Rights Act 1998 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Data Protection Act 2018 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• General Data Protection Regulations 2018\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. The practices and procedures within this policy are based on the relevant legislation and government guidance:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • England – The Care Act 2014 Care and Support Statutory Guidance (especially Chapter 14) 2014\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Wales – Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scotland – Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Code of Practice 2014\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Northern Ireland – Adult Safeguarding Prevention and Protection in Partnership 2015. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany other pieces of UK and Home Country legislation also affect adult safeguarding. These include legislation about different forms of abuse and those that govern information sharing. For example, legislation dealing with:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Murder/attempted murder • Sexual offences • Forced marriage \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Theft and fraud • Hate crime • Physical assault \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Domestic abuse/Coercive control • Female genital mutilation \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Modern slavery and human exploitation • Harassment \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Listing and barring of those unsuitable to work with adults with care and support needs. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Home Country also has legislation about the circumstances in which decisions can be made on behalf of an adult who is unable to make decisions for themselves: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• England and Wales – Mental Capacity Act 2005\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scotland – Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mental Capacity (Northern Ireland) 2016. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are specific offences applying to the mistreatment of, and sexual offences against, adults who do not have mental capacity, and specific offences where mistreatment is carried out by a person who is employed as a carer (e.g. wilful neglect and wilful mistreatment).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITION OF AN ADULT AT RISK \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult safeguarding legislation creates specific responsibilities for Local Authorities, Health Authorities and the Police to provide additional protection to adults at risk from abuse and neglect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a Local Authority has reason to believe there is an adult at risk, they have a responsibility to find out more about the situation and decide what actions need to be taken to support the adult. In Scotland and Wales, the Local Authority can gain access to an adult to find out if they are at risk of harm for example, if that access is being blocked by another person. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actions that need to be taken might be by the Local Authority (usually Social Services) and/ or by other agencies; for example, the Police and Health Authorities. In athletics, we may need to act as part of safeguarding an adult; for example, to use the disciplinary procedures in relation to a member of staff or volunteer who has been reported to be harming a participant in our sport. The Local Authority role includes having multi-agency procedures which coordinate the actions taken by different organisations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable 1: The definitions of an ‘adult at risk’ vary across the Home Countries\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(41).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(42).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABUSE AND NEGLECT \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbuse is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights by another person or persons. It can occur in any relationship and may result in significant harm to, or exploitation of, the person subjected to it. Any or all of the following types of abuse may be perpetrated as the result of deliberate intent, negligence, omission or ignorance. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are different types and patterns of abuse and neglect, and different circumstances in which they may take place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Safeguarding legislation in each Home Country lists categories of abuse differently. However, they all include the following types of abuse: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Physical \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sexual \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Psychological \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Neglect \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Financial. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbuse can take place in any relationship and there are many contexts in which abuse might take place. For example, institutional abuse, domestic abuse, forced marriage, human trafficking, modern slavery, sexual exploitation, county lines, radicalisation, hate crime, mate crime, cyberbullying and scams. Some of these are named specifically within Home Country legislations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbuse can take place within a sporting context and the person causing harm might be any other person. For example, a member of staff, a coach, a volunteer, a participant or a fan. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome examples of abuse within sport include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • harassment of a participant because of their (perceived) disability or other protected characteristics \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• not meeting the needs of the participant (e.g. training without a necessary break) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a coach intentionally striking an athlete • an official or coach who sends unwanted sexually explicit text messages to a participant with learning disabilities \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a participant who threatens another participant with physical harm and persistently blames them for poor performance. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbuse or neglect outside sport could be carried out by:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • a spouse, partner or family member\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • neighbours or residents \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• friends, acquaintances or strangers\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • people who deliberately exploit adults they perceive as vulnerable • paid staff, professionals or volunteers providing care and support. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, the perpetrator is known to the adult and may be in a position of trust and/or power\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable 2: Categories of adult abuse and harm in each Home Country’s safeguarding legislation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(43).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(44).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWELLBEING PRINCIPLES\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of sport, in terms of helping people achieve their potential, making the most of existing talent, and attracting new people to sport, relies on putting people – their safety, wellbeing and welfare – at the centre of what sport does.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Duty of Care in Sport Independent Report to Government (2017) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of ‘wellbeing’ is threaded throughout UK legislation and is part of the law about how health and social care are provided. Our wellbeing includes our mental and physical health, our relationships, our connection with our communities, and our contribution to society.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Being able to live free from abuse and neglect is a key element of wellbeing. The legislation recognises that any actions taken to safeguard an adult must take their whole wellbeing into account and be proportionate to the risk of harm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKING SAFEGUARDING PERSONAL \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legislation also recognises that adults make choices that may mean that one part of their wellbeing suffers at the expense of another. For example, moving away from friends and family to take a better job. Similarly, adults can choose to risk their personal safety; for example, to provide care to a partner with dementia who becomes abusive when they are disorientated and anxious.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of us can make these choices for another adult. If we are supporting someone to make choices about their own safety, we need to understand ‘what matters’ to them and what outcomes they want to achieve from any actions we or an agency may take to help them to protect themselves. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of ‘person-centred safeguarding’ means engaging the person in a conversation about how best to respond to their situation in a way that enhances their involvement, choice and control, as well as improving their quality of life, wellbeing and safety. The adult’s views, wishes, feelings and beliefs must be taken into account when decisions are made about how to support them to be safe. There may be many different ways to prevent or reduce the risk of further harm. Working with the person will mean that actions taken help them to find the solution that is right for them. Treating people with respect, enhancing their dignity and supporting their ability to make decisions also helps promote people’s sense of self-worth and supports recovery from abuse. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf someone has difficulty making their views and wishes known, then they can be supported or represented by an advocate. This might be a safe family member or friend of their choice, or a professional advocate (usually from a third sector organisation).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable 3: The principles of adult safeguarding in each Home Country\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(45).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(46).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMENTAL CAPACITY AND DECISION MAKING \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make many decisions every day, often without realising. UK law assumes that all people over the age of 16 have the ability to make their own decisions, unless it has been proven that they can’t. It also gives us the right to make any decision that we need to make and gives us the right to make our own decisions even if others consider them to be unwise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make so many decisions that it is easy to take this ability for granted. Law states that to make a decision we need to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Understand information\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Remember it for long enough \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Think about the information \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Communicate our decision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA person’s ability to do this may be affected by things such as learning disability, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury and physical ill health.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost adults have the ability to make their own decisions given the right support. However, some adults with care and support needs have the experience of other people making decisions about them and for them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people can only make simple decisions like which colour T-shirt to wear or can only make decisions if a lot of time is spent supporting them to understand the options. If someone has a disability that means they need support to understand or make a decision, this must be provided. A small number of people cannot make any decisions. Being unable to make a decision is called ‘lacking mental capacity’. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental capacity refers to the ability to make a decision at the time when a decision is needed. A person’s mental capacity can change. If it is safe/possible, wait until they are able to be involved in decision making or to make the decision themselves. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003cbr\u003e\n• A person with epilepsy may not be able to make a decision following a seizure. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Someone who is anxious may not be able to make a decision at that point\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A person may not be able to respond as quickly if they have just taken some medication that causes fatigue.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental capacity is important for safeguarding for several reasons. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot being allowed to make decisions one is capable of making is abuse. For example, a disabled adult may want to take part in an activity but their parent who is their carer won’t allow them to and will not provide the support they would need. Conversely, the adult may not seem to be benefiting from an activity other people are insisting they do.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother situation is where an adult is being abused and they are scared of the consequences of going against the views of the person abusing them. It is recognised in the law as coercion and a person can be seen not to have mental capacity because they cannot make free and informed decisions. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental capacity must also be considered when we believe abuse or neglect might be taking place. It is important to make sure an ‘adult at risk’ has choices in the actions taken to safeguard them, including whether or not they want other people informed about what has happened. However, in some situations, the adult may not have the mental capacity to understand the choice or to tell you their views. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Home Country has legislation that describes when and how we can make decisions for people who are unable to make decisions for themselves. The principles are the same. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• We can only make decisions for other people if they cannot do that for themselves at the time the decision is needed. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• If the decision can wait, then wait – for example, to get help to help the person make their decision or until they can make it themselves.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • If we have to make a decision for someone else then we must make the decision in their best interests (for their benefit) and take into account what we know about their preferences and wishes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• If the action we are taking to keep people safe will restrict them, then we must think of the way to do it which restricts their freedom and rights as little as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany potential difficulties with making decisions can be overcome with preparation. A person needing support to help them make decisions whilst taking part in a sports organisation will ordinarily be accompanied by someone (e.g. a family member or formal carer whose role includes supporting them to make decisions). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is good practice to get as much information about the person as possible. Some people with care and support needs will have a ‘One-page profile’ or a ‘This is me’ document that describes important things about them. Some of those things will be about how to support the person, their routines, food and drink choices etc., but will also include things they like and don’t like doing. It’s also important to have an agreement with the person who has enrolled the adult in the sports activity about how different types of decisions will be made on a day-to-day basis. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a person who has a lot of difficulty making their own decisions is thought to be being abused or neglected, you will need to refer the situation to the Local Authority, and this should result in health or social care professionals making an assessment of mental capacity and/or getting the person the support they need to make decisions (see the Adult Safeguarding Procedures for guidance). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere may be times when we need to make decisions on behalf of an individual in an emergency.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecisions taken to safeguard an adult who cannot make the decision for themselves could include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • sharing information about safeguarding concerns with people that can help protect them \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• stopping them being in contact with the person causing harm. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECORDING AND INFORMATION SHARING UK \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics, the four HCAFs and affiliated clubs and organisations must comply with the Data Protection Act (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation gathered when responding to concerns of abuse will include personal data. It is therefore important to be clear as to the grounds for processing and sharing information about concerns of abuse. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessing information includes record-keeping. Records relating to safeguarding concerns must be accurate and relevant. They must be stored confidentially with access only to those with a need to know. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing information, with the right people, is central to good practice in safeguarding adults. However, information sharing must only ever be with those with a ‘need to know’. This does NOT automatically include the person’s spouse, partner, adult, child, unpaid or paid carer. Information should only be shared with family and friends and/or carers with the consent of the adult, or if the adult does not have capacity to make that decision and family/friends/carers need to know in order to help keep the person safe. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of Data Protection legislation is not to prevent information sharing but to ensure personal information is only shared appropriately. Data protection legislation allows information sharing within an organisation. For example: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Anyone who has a concern about harm can make a report to an appropriate person within the same organisation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Case management meetings can take place to agree to coordinate actions by the organisation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are situations in which it is perfectly legal to share information about adult safeguarding concerns outside of athletics. Importantly, personal information can be shared with the consent of the adult concerned. However, the adult may not always want information to be shared. This may be because they fear repercussions from the person causing harm, or are scared that they will lose control of their situation to statutory bodies, or because they feel stupid or embarrassed. Their wishes should be respected unless there are overriding reasons for sharing information. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circumstances when we need to share information without the adult’s consent include those where: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• it is not safe to contact the adult to gain their consent – i.e. it might put them or the person making contact at further risk • you believe they or someone else is at risk, including children • you believe the adult is being coerced or is under duress \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• it is necessary to contact the Police to prevent a crime, or to report that a serious crime has been committed \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the adult does not have mental capacity to consent to information being shared about them\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the person causing harm has care and support needs \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• the concerns are about an adult at risk living in Wales or Northern Ireland (where there is a duty to report to the Local Authority). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen information is shared without the consent of the adult, this must be explained to them, when it is safe to do so, and any further actions should still fully include them. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in doubt as to whether to share information, seek advice from the UK Athletics Safeguarding Team and/or contact the relevant Local Authority and explain the situation without giving personal details about the person at risk or the person causing harm. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny decision to share or not to share information with an external person or organisation must be recorded, together with the reasons to share or not to share information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMULTI-AGENCY WORKING \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult safeguarding legislation gives the lead role for adult safeguarding to the Local Authority. However, it is recognised that safeguarding can involve a wide range of organisations. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn athletics, we may need to cooperate with the Local Authority and the Police to: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• provide more information about the concern you have raised • provide a safe venue for the adult to meet with other professionals (e.g. Police/social workers/ advocates) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• attend safeguarding meetings \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• coordinate internal investigations (e.g. complaints, disciplinary) with investigations by the Police or other agencies \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• share information about the outcomes of internal investigations \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• provide a safe environment for the adult to continue their sporting activity/their role in the organisation. More detail on multi-agency working is provided within the Adult Safeguarding Procedures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy should be read in conjunction with the following documents, policies and procedures: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Codes of Conduct \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Adult Safeguarding Procedures (Responding to and Managing a Concern About an Adult) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Club Safeguarding Toolkit \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Safe Volunteer Recruitment Procedures \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Disciplinary Regulations • Child Safeguarding Policy \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Child Safeguarding Procedures (Responding to and managing a concern about a child).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLOSSARY \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLSO\u003c/strong\u003e – Lead Safeguarding Officer for UK Athletics or the relevant Home Country \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCWO\u003c/strong\u003e – Club Welfare Officer \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\u003c/strong\u003e – Facilitate information-sharing and decision- making on a multi-agency basis between Local Authorities, health agencies and the Police\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eDBS \u003c/strong\u003e– Disclosure and Barring Service in England and Wales \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e\nPVG\u003c/strong\u003e – Protection of Vulnerable Groups system operated by Disclosure Scotland \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAccessNI \u003c/strong\u003e– Protection of Vulnerable Groups system operating in Northern Ireland \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eACT\u003c/strong\u003e – Ann Craft Trust \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAdult at risk\u003c/strong\u003e – Those who fulfil the criteria set out in each Home Country (Table 1) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAdult in need of care and support\u003c/strong\u003e – Determined by a range of factors, including personal characteristics, factors associated with their situation, or environment and social factors. 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It aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness, encouraging education, promoting research and collecting and disseminating information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tel: 020 8765 7000\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Email: \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk\u0022\u003eenquiries@elderabuse.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\u0022http://www.elderabuse.org.uk\u0022\u003ewww.elderabuse.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e \u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnn Craft Trust (ACT) \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA national organisation providing information and advice about adult safeguarding. 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