Safeguarding in Optical Practice
As an optical advisor, you are part of a healthcare team and have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect vulnerable individuals from harm.
Safeguarding means protecting people's health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Safeguarding children includes promoting their welfare.
- Safeguarding adults includes protecting them from harm, abuse, and neglect.
Our priority should always be to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual.
To achieve this, consider whether emergency services are required.
Author's summary: Safeguarding is crucial in optical practice.