The document provides an overview of a unit on safeguarding and protection in health and social care. It outlines several key learning objectives including describing legislation related to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. It also discusses the importance of preserving evidence of abuse and appropriate roles and responsibilities of practitioners regarding safeguarding. The document references the Victoria Climbie case and the subsequent Children Act of 2004. It addresses providing support for personal care safely and how practitioners can safeguard themselves.