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Adult support and protection All adults at risk of harm have the right to be safe and protected. The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is designed to protect those adults who are unable to safeguard their own interests and are at risk of harm because they are affected by: disability mental disorder illness physical or mental infirmity Harm means all harm including self-harm and ...

The Adult Support and Protection Act 2007 gives protection to adults at risk of harm or neglect. Learn about the Act and who it protects.

The code provides guidance for councils and other professionals about how to protect adults at risk of harm. Further help Hourglass Scotland Hourglass Scotland (previously Action on Elder Abuse) runs a telephone helpline to give confidential advice and information to older people who are being physically, mentally or financially abused.

The Adult Support and Protection Act 2007 gives greater protection to adults at risk of harm or neglect. Learn more about the act.

immediate action to ensure the safety of the adult the police conducting criminal enquiries providing advice and support to the adult at risk and any carers providing a social care service to the adult, which may include referring them to other appropriate agencies Most adults at risk are supported to stay in their own home.

Links to Safeguarding Adults Boards throughout the UK. Free Central resource for connecting to adult safeguarding boards ASB across the UK

Any intervention in an individual's affairs should benefit that individual. Learn more about the Adult Support and Protection Act.

The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 instructs every council area to set up Multi-agency Adult Protection Committees who are responsible locally for multi-agency policy, procedures guidance and practice for safeguarding and protecting adults.

Since the introduction of The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 in 2008, and publication by the Scottish Government of the Adult Support and Protection Code of Practice in 2014, there have been a number of policy, legislative and practice developments, both in the overall context of adult support and protection and in day-to-day activity.

The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provides a framework for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances of adults who lack capacity. The Act provides for three types of protection when an adult lacks capacity; welfare guardianship, financial guardianship and power of attorney.

The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 What's it all about? The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 was passed by the Scottish Parliament in February 2007 and received royal assent on 22 March 2007. Part 1 of the Act deals with the protection of adults at risk of harm. It is scheduled to come into effect in the autumn of 2008. This booklet is a brief summary of the ...

This revised Scottish Code of Practice aims to reflect the developments in policy, practice and legislation both in the overall context of adult support and protection and in day-to-day activity. It provides information and detail to support practical application of the 2007 Act.

The main aim of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is to keep adult's safe and protect them from harm. The Act defines an adult at risk as people aged 16 years or over who: are unable to safeguard their own well-being, property, rights or other interests; and are at risk of harm; and because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental ...

The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 was introduced to identify and protect individuals who fall into the category of adults at risk.

Victim Support Scotland promotes the welfare of children and adults and commits to protecting them from harm - including physical, emotional, sexual and financial harm or neglect. We are dedicated to delivering our services in a way that protects everyone. This page explains our safeguarding process for children and adults who may be at risk of ...

Tell Someone, funded by the Scottish Government, helps people to understand how the Act affects them and what they should do if they suspect harm is occurring to someone. Tell Someone is aimed at adult social care services in Scotland registered with the Care Inspectorate, including services for older people.

Good Practice across the Counselling Professions 002: Safeguarding vulnerable adults in Scotland is published by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP House, 15 St John’s Business Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HB.

The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act, 2007 gives legal measures to statutory agencies to protect adults at risk from harm or abuse. There is a need to strike a balance between the "need to protect" and the rights of the adult.

Safeguarding adults is about people and organisations working together to stop abuse and/or neglect happening to adults who are less able to protect themselves. This brief guide explains some of the ways that people might be abused and what to do if you have concerns.

There are also professionals you can contact. You can pass on your concerns to the person's GP and social worker. Local authorities have social workers who deal specifically with cases of abuse and neglect. Call the person's local council and ask for the adult safeguarding co-ordinator. You can also speak to the police about the situation.