Assessing the risk of harm is central to all Adult Support and Protection work in Scotland. The resources in this category will help with a balanced and person-centred approach to risk, supporting analysis and risk planning.
Explanation of the TILS risk clarification tool (Type of harm, Imminence, Likelihood, Severity of impact) via a worked case example. The case concerns 'John', an 80 year old man who has been found lost and confused while regularly walking outside, late at night, in cold weather.
A risk assessment framework to support risk analysis and SMART action planning in Adult Support and Protection work. Outlines the principles of risk assessment, including the TILS framework (Type of harm, Imminence, Likelihood, Severity of impact) and the Four Ts of risk responses (Treat, Terminate, Transfer, Tolerate).
This video and one-page briefing share practice from Aberdeen's experiences when working with people with hoarding and/or self-neglecting behaviour. The material prompts practitioners to think about what might be the reasons for the person's behaviour and the possible impacts. It also addresses when an Adult Support and Protection referral should be considered. Relationship building, multi-agency working, and the balance of 'choice' and risk are all considered.
This one-page briefing highlights the main learning points from the case of Mr D. This person was deemed to be at serious risk of harm as a result of multiple missing person episodes. Concerns in this case related to information sharing, hospital discharge, and assessment/management of risk. The briefing can be used by other areas to reflect on their own practice.
