Adult Support and Protection: everyone's business

Description

This report aims to raise awareness of Adult Support and Protection and its contribution to keeping ‘adults at risk’ safe. This report introduces readers to key Adult Support and Protection definitions, duties, processes and stakeholders. It covers what we know about adults at risk of harm, with trends in types of harm alongside possible contributing factors. The report invites reflection on complex issues around safety in a changing environment.

Useful for
All stakeholders, whether they work in local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, or the third sector; or the public themselves.

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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!