Large Scale Investigations

A Large Scale Investigation (or LSI) is a specific type of Adult Support and Protection investigation. It applies to services provided by agencies and/or organisations, and can include day services, outreach facilities, NHS facilities, care homes, supported accommodation, or when someone is receiving services in their own home. It may be required when there is a belief that a particular service, or an alleged harmer, may be placing more than one adult at risk of harm.

Resident-to-resident harm in care homes and other residential settings: A scoping review

This report explores resident-to-resident harm in care homes. Types of resident-to-resident harm include verbal (yelling, screaming), physical (hitting, kicking, pushing, throwing things), sexual (inappropriate touching, residents exposing themselves), violation of privacy and taking/damaging another’s belongings. The report looks at the factors associated with resident-to-resident harm, both interpersonal and organisational.
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Iriss on... duty of candour

Duty of candour is a professional responsibility to be honest with people. It means being open and transparent in health and social care support. It also means that services must say sorry when things go wrong. The Duty of Candour Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2018 came into force on 1 April 2018. These regulations apply when there is an event which causes unintended, or unexpected, harm to an individual receiving a health or care service.

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The Adult Support and Protection national Large Scale Investigation framework

The national Large Scale Investigation (LSI) framework offers a set of processes and principles helpful to those conducting and/or participating in LSIs. To help think through how these processes and principles can be realised, the framework also contains hallmarks of good practice. It complements the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Code of Practice, building on good practice happening around Scotland.

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Care homes: Enhancing Adult Support and Protection practice - staff and volunteers pack (Renfrewshire)

This pack is for staff and volunteers working within care home settings. It contributes to a unified approach to addressing Adult Support and Protection concerns. At its heart is improving the lives of residents in care home settings, and responding to residents' changing needs. Issues covered include the legislative context; Large Scale Investigations; spotting harm, abuse or neglect; and raising concerns.

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Care homes: Enhancing Adult Support and Protection practice - manager’s pack (Renfrewshire)

This pack is for managers working within care home settings. It contributes to a unified approach to addressing Adult Support and Protection concerns. At its heart is improving the lives of residents in care home settings, and responding to residents' changing needs. Issues covered include the legislative context; Large Scale Investigations; spotting harm, abuse or neglect; and raising concerns.

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Large Scale Investigations (LSIs): online learning resource

A course explaining the role of Large Scale Investigations (LSIs) within the context of Adult Support and Protection in Scotland. The resource primarily consists of video interviews with experts and professionals who share their knowledge and experience on LSIs. It also allows learners to record their own reflections on a number of suggested learning points.

Free account required to access.

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The ASPire Hub is a place for everyone working in Adult Support and Protection in Scotland to access and share resources. It is regularly updated and we welcome feedback and new additions!