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Physical abuse

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Definition in Statutory Guidance

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Physical abuse

GOV.UK

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Care and Support Statutory Guidance, chapter 14

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Care and Support Statutory Guidance 14.17 Physical abuse including: - assault - hitting - slapping - pushing - misuse of medication - restraint - inappropriate physical sanctions
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Definition

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Physical abuse

Social Care Institute for Excellence

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SCIE website: Types and indicators of abuse

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Types of physical abuse Assault, hitting, slapping, punching, kicking, hair-pulling, biting, pushing Rough handling Scalding and burning Physical punishments Inappropriate or unlawful use of restraint Making someone purposefully uncomfortable (e.g. opening a window and removing blankets) Involuntary isolation or confinement Misuse of medication (e.g. over-sedation) Forcible feeding or withholding food Unauthorised restraint, restricting movement (e.g. tying someone to a chair)
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Data descriptor

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Physical abuse

NHS Digital

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ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

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Includes hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, misuse of medication, restraint or inappropriate sanctions.
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