Multi-agency working

This protocol was developed in Renfrewshire to augment the duty to refer and cooperate process in Adult Support and Protection. It outlines the processes when there is disagreement as to ASP issues. This includes disagreements related to concerns, thresholds, risk, action (or lack of action), or communication. MaREP aims to resolve a professional disagreement at the earliest stage, always keeping the adult at risk’s safety and welfare paramount. It includes, as an appendix, a 'Professional Concern/Outcome Resolution' template.

This multi-agency guidance for managing self-neglect, hoarding and non-engagement provides a framework to complement any single agency protocol or guidance. It includes material on defining the issue, assessment, information sharing, working together to find solutions, and addressing non-engagement with services. The guidance is accompanied by several appendices, including checklists, infograms and pathways.