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Care of the Vulnerable Adult
Are you aware of the key legal issues that arise when providing care for vulnerable adults?
From €295
Online / In Person
1 day
About this course
Looking to expand your knowledge on caring for vulnerable adults? This legal course covers all the essential topics to ensure you provide the best care possible.
This one day intensive training programme examines the key legal issues that arise when providing care for vulnerable adults including accountability, proper recording, capacity, consent, restraint, DNR’s, wardship applications and Powers of Attorney, among others.
Course syllabus
A central theme of the training includes in-depth discussion of the legal and ethical dilemmas presented by the issue of capacity and its assessment in the delivery of care and treatment to the vulnerable adult.
Key Learning Points:
- Accountability
- Importance of good record keeping
- Consent and the National Consent Policy
- Capacity: the current legal position
- The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, 2015
- Recent cases before the superior courts
- Wards of Court
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
Who should attend:
All medical, health and social care professionals who work with Vulnerable Adults or have an interest in this area.
Your Trainer – Susie Shine
Solicitor and Director of Training
Susie Shine is a solicitor, and Director of Training with La Touche Training. Susie has been working with La Touche Training since 2008 and has overall responsibility for design, development,...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects of caring for vulnerable adults with this specialised course.
FAQs
A vulnerable adult is generally understood to be a person aged 18 or over who may be unable to protect themselves from harm, abuse, or exploitation due to illness, disability, age, mental health difficulties, or other personal circumstances.
Safeguarding training helps professionals recognise signs of abuse or neglect, understand reporting obligations, and respond appropriately to concerns while promoting the dignity, rights, and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
This course is suitable for healthcare workers, social care staff, nurses, carers, HR professionals, managers, public sector employees, and anyone working with adults who may require additional protection or support.
Abuse may include physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, discriminatory, institutional, or neglect-related harm. Training helps staff identify indicators of abuse and understand how to respond safely and lawfully.
Healthcare and care professionals are expected to follow safeguarding policies, report concerns appropriately, maintain accurate records, and act in accordance with HSE safeguarding guidance and professional standards.
Concerns should be reported promptly through the organisation’s safeguarding procedures and, where necessary, escalated to designated safeguarding officers or relevant statutory authorities in line with Irish policy requirements.
Person-centred care focuses on respecting the individual’s autonomy, preferences, rights, and dignity while ensuring appropriate support and protection measures are in place.
Yes. Effective safeguarding practices can help organisations reduce the risk of harm, improve regulatory compliance, support safer care environments, and strengthen public confidence in services.
Safeguarding matters often involve sensitive personal data, so organisations must ensure information is handled securely, confidentially, and in compliance with GDPR and data protection obligations.
Participants typically develop skills in recognising safeguarding risks, responding to disclosures, communication, documentation, professional boundaries, and applying safeguarding procedures appropriately.
