"Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is an important but complex area of practice. By considering safeguarding across the lifespan using a multidisciplinary approach, this book equips students and practitioners with the key skills and knowledge necessary for effective practice across a range of contexts. Highlighting the key issues in safeguarding today, it includes reference to the latest legislation and is supported by a number of learning features, including case studies, reflective practice questions and recommended reading from across the health and social care sectors. This book will provide invaluable support in meeting the current Social Work England standards of proficiency for Social Workers and inform the practice of a range of nurses, doctors and allied health care practitioners. June Keeling is Professor of Women's Health, in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, at Keele University.. David Goosey is a Registered Social Worker, working independently in safeguarding services in local government, health care organisations and schools"-- Provided by publisher.