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Definition in Statutory Guidance

of

Physical abuse

from

Care and Support Statutory Guidance, chapter 14

Source

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-statutory-guidance/care-and-support-statutory-guidance#safeguarding-1

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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