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<p>People have a right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect, and should
expect high quality care and support tailored to meet their needs. Nobody should be
disadvantaged due to their sex, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.</p><p>
</p><p>A range of measures are in place to prevent abuse and discrimination, and to
investigate where any concerns are raised. Care providers have a key role in safeguarding
and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines state that care homes
should have a known safeguarding lead. The current Care Certificate standards cover
equality and diversity.</p><p> </p><p>As part of its inspection regime, the Care Quality
Commission checks that care providers have effective systems to help keep adults safe
from abuse and neglect. Looking at the quality of care for LGBT people in adult social
care has been one of its Equality Objectives for several years. Finally, local authorities
have a legal duty to investigate safeguarding concerns under the Care Act 2014.</p>
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