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Publication date: 26 May 2010

Lindsey Pike, Roger Indge, Corinne Leverton, Deirdre Ford and Tony Gilbert

Cornwall has implemented significant changes to the way that it delivers its safeguarding adults training. This paper outlines the benefits of combining safeguarding adults, the…

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Cornwall has implemented significant changes to the way that it delivers its safeguarding adults training. This paper outlines the benefits of combining safeguarding adults, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (HM Government, 2005a) and equality and diversity training within a human rights framework. It examines the notion of learning transfer and considers how the design and delivery of training can improve the transfer of learning into practice. Finally, it highlights the importance of a receptive workplace culture to promote effective learning transfer.

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The Journal of Adult Protection, vol. 12 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1466-8203

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Publication date: 10 October 2011

Lindsey Pike, Tony Gilbert, Corinne Leverton, Roger Indge and Deirdre Ford

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the relationship between safeguarding adults training, staff knowledge and confidence.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the relationship between safeguarding adults training, staff knowledge and confidence.

Design/methodology/approach

A total of 647 responses from a cross sectional postal sample survey of the health and social care sector in Cornwall, were analysed.

Findings

Differences in knowledge and confidence around safeguarding were observed between staff groups and agencies. Training contributed to an approximately 20 per cent increase in knowledge and a ceiling effect was noted. Confidence linked knowledge and action. More confident staff offered more sophisticated responses regarding improving safeguarding processes.

Research limitations/implications

Low response rates and the specific context limit generalisability. Knowledge and confidence measures were simplistic. Further research is needed on the mechanism of action by which safeguarding adults training is effective.

Practical implications

Safeguarding adults training and a targeted approach to the analysis of learning needs should be debated in the context of training transfer. Training should be evaluated to ascertain its effectiveness.

Originality/value

This is the first major multi‐agency UK survey of its kind. Findings provide a baseline for further research.

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The Journal of Adult Protection, vol. 13 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1466-8203

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Publication date: 10 October 2011

Bridget Penhale and Margaret Flynn

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The Journal of Adult Protection, vol. 13 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1466-8203

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