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Definition in Statutory Guidance
of
Physical abuse
from
Care and Support Statutory Guidance, chapter 14
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
of
Physical abuse
from
SCIE website: Types and indicators of abuse
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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