Safeguarding
Use this guide to find information resources about safeguarding adults, children, and those with learning disabilities. In this guide you’ll find books, reports, and journal articles.
Key Resources
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ (2024) Adult safeguarding: roles and competencies for health care staff. London: RCN.
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ (2023) Female genital mutilation. RCN guidance for sexual health care. London: RCN.
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ (2020) Anonymous registration on the electoral register in the UK. London: RCN.
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ (2020) Guidance for nurses and midwives to support those affected by domestic abuse. London: RCN.
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2020) Looked after children: roles and competencies of healthcare staff. London: RCN.
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ (2023) Modern slavery and trafficking. London: RCN.
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Books
Barber P et al (2023) Mental health law in England and Wales: a guide for mental health professionals. London: Learning Matters.
Bond E and Phippen A (2022) Safeguarding adults online: perspectives on rights to participation. Bristol: Bristol University Press.
Burton S and Reid J (2018) Safeguarding and protecting children in the early years. London: Routledge. Taylor & Francis.
Frost N (2021) Safeguarding children and young people: a guide for professionals working together. London: Sage.
Holmes D (ed.) (2022) Safeguarding young people: risk, rights, resilience and relationships, Jessica Kingsley: London.
Keeling J and Goosey D (2021) Safeguarding across the life span, SAGE: London.
Northway R and Hopes P (2022) Learning disability ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ: developing professional practice. St Albans: Critical Publishing.
Phelan A (2020) Advances in elder abuse research: practice, legislation and policy. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Spreadbury K and Hubbard R (2020) The adult safeguarding practice handbook. Bristol: Policy Press.
Starns B (2019) Safeguarding adults together under the Care Act 2014: a multi-agency practice guide. St Albans: Critical Publishing.
Wate R and Boulton N (2019) Multi agency safeguarding in a public protection world: a handbook for protecting children and vulnerable adults. 2nd edn. Shoreham by Sea: Pavilion. Book subject searches
Journal articles
Journals
Journal titles of interest for safeguarding include: This subject guide relates to:
Lee Kattenhorn
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Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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11 Jun 2026
Online
Lunch and learn webinar: Peripheral arterial disease and management of the lower limb
Join us for an engaging and informative 1-hour session, focussing on Peripheral arterial disease and management of the lower limb, aiming to raise awareness of this condition during Legs Matter Awareness Week (8-12 June 2026).
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18 Jun 2026
Online
Safety, Equity and Expertise: The RCN UK Learning Disability Nursing Review
In June, The ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ will publish its report on learning disability ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ across the UK, titled ‘Safety, Equity, and Expertise: The RCN UK Learning Disability Nursing Review.’
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