Under Adult Support and Protection legislation, local authorities have a duty to investigate harm. The major piece of legislation is the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, however there are several other Acts that will be relevant to ASP work. The resources in this category all relate to legislation (and gaining the legal literacy to apply it).
This document sets out the legislative basis for the council officer role. It also outlines the training expected by Scottish Borders in the council officer role, the ongoing learning required, and the final approval process for accreditation. It accompanies the documentation from Scottish Borders on the council officer re-accreditation process.
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 defines 'adults at risk' as individuals, aged 16 years or over, who:
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.
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