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Institutional abuse

Definition in Statutory Guidance

From:

Care and Support Statutory Guidance, chapter 14

GOV.UK

Care and Support Statutory Guidance 14.17 Organisational abuse Including neglect and poor care practice within an institution or specific care setting such as a hospital or care home, for example, or in relation to care provided in one's own home. This may range from one off incidents to on-going ill-treatment. It can be through neglect or poor professional practice as a result of the structure, policies, processes and practices within an organisation.

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