Scottish Government

National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland: Seven-minute briefing

This is a seven-minute briefing of the first national multi-agency framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development. The framework has been produced to support the delivery of Adult Support and Protection learning. Within it, core competencies are set out for each different workforce level (illustrated in this briefing). The framework is intended for all staff and volunteers who might come into contact with adults as part of their role, and applies across all organisations operating in Scotland.

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Scottish Mental Health Law Review: Our response

The Scottish Mental Health Law Review (SMHLR) was commissioned in 2019. It was tasked with considering ways to better realise and protect human rights through Scotland's mental health, incapacity and adult support and protection legislation. The Review also looked at ways to remove barriers to care and support for people currently covered by the legislation. The Review’s final report was published in September 2022 and recommends a series of changes to legislation. It also proposes a range of changes to policy and practice in the short, medium, and longer term.

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A fairer Scotland for disabled people: Progress report

The progress report by Scottish Government is in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The original action plan, which this report assess progress on, was published in 2016. It was informed by evidence and consultation with the direct involvement of disabled people and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs).

The action plan, and this report, is based on the social model of disability (as opposed to the medical model of disability).

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Learning Disability Employment: Tools and Guidance (NHS Scotland)

This guidance supports NHS organisations to increase the number of people with learning disabilities employed in NHS services. The accompanying toolkit aims to raise awareness, provide information on reasonable adjustments, and break down some of the barriers that both employers and potential employees may face. It aims to help create a culture which welcomes people with learning disabilities and promotes equitable access to job opportunities.

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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scottich Government's commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time.

The GIRFEC principles and values are based on children's rights. GIRFEC contains eight wellbeing indicators (SHANARRI) that describe how a child or young person is doing at a point in time.

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Getting it right for everyone (GIRFE)

GIFRE is a multi-agency approach to health and social care support and services from young adulthood to end of life care. It is Scotland’s approach to designing and delivering public services that focus on people’s needs. It makes sure services work well for everyone who uses them.

A toolkit is included, which is designed to directly addresses the real challenges and needs of those accessing care and support.

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Practitioner guidance on criminal exploitation

Guidance to support a shared understanding of criminal exploitation to help assist with early identification of those at risk from serious organised crime. This guidance also applies to criminal exploitation which is not linked to serious organised crime. The guidance also contains information on human trafficking.

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Comparison of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (ASP) with the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI) and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT)

This document contains several tables, each of which provides short extracts from the Acts for comparison purposes. These include:

  • Who is subject to the provisions of the ASP, AWI and MHCT Acts
  • A short overview of Orders, Warrants and Certificates
  • The principles
  • Duty to investigate / inquire
  • Duty to co-operate
  • Entry to premises / visits
  • Medical assessment/examination/treatment
  • Examination of records
  • Banning orders / interdicts
  • Urgent action
  • Financial interventions
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Forced Marriage Statutory Guidance

The Scottish Government recognises forced marriage to be a form of gender-based violence and, where children are victims of forced marriage, child abuse. It may be associated with other forms of domestic abuse and “honour based” abuse. Forced marriage can impact both men and women, however most cases typically involve younger women and girls between the ages
of 15 and under and 30. This guidance outlines the duties of statutory, public and third sector bodies involved in responding to forced marriage.

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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!