Safeguarding adults practice and remote working in the COVID-19 era: Challenges and opportunities

Anka, Ann ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7572-7317, Thacker, Helen and Penhale, Bridget ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8487-0606 (2020) Safeguarding adults practice and remote working in the COVID-19 era: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Adult Protection, 22 (6). pp. 415-427. ISSN 1466-8203

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Abstract

Purpose: This exploratory paper aims to examine the literature on the impact of COVID-19 on safeguarding adults practice.  Design/methodology/approach: A literature search was carried out in recently published articles to locate literature relating to COVID-19 and safeguarding adults in the UK and internationally. This included policy guidance and law, to describe the existing knowledge base, gaps in practice and areas that may require further research.  Findings: The findings suggest that measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to remote working and virtual safeguarding practice. The findings highlight the need for empirical research into the impact of virtual safeguarding adults assessments and effective ways to support the needs and outcomes of those who may be at risk of or experiencing abuse and neglect while shielding, socially isolating or when working in an environment where social distancing is required. Research limitations/implications: The paper is based on a review and analysis of published documents and not on other types of research.  Originality/value: Little is known about effective safeguarding adults practice in the era of shielding, self-isolation, social distancing and remote working. The paper adds to the body of knowledge in the field.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: covid-19,remote working,safeguarding adults,social distancing,virtual safeguarding assessment,sociology and political science,law ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300/3312
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Social Work
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Centres > Centre for Research on Children and Families
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Dementia & Complexity in Later Life
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 05 Oct 2020 23:59
Last Modified: 14 Jun 2023 23:54
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/77130
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-08-2020-0040

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