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Safeguarding

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

Care Quality Commission

Ensuring that people live free from harm, abuse and neglect and, in doing so, protecting their health, wellbeing and human rights. Children, and adults in vulnerable situations, need to be safeguarded. For children, safeguarding work focuses more on care and development; for adults on independence and choice.

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