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Abuse

Definition

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CQC Glossary of terms used in the guidance for providers and managers

Care Quality Commission

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, 'abuse' means:

Any behaviour towards a person using services that is an offence under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Ill-treatment of a person whether of a physical or psychological nature.
Theft, misuse or misappropriation of money or property belonging to a person using services, or
Neglect of a person using services.

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