This section includes documents that bring together useful information on various topics related to Adult Support and Protection. This can include the documents produced from Learning Reviews; briefings on key topics; and reports of how ASP in Scotland is performing (such as joint inspection reports).
This informal learning review is based on findings from the 2022 Adult Support and Protection joint inspection in Perth and Kinross. Issues covered in this review include emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), self-harm, multi-agency working, recording, and trauma-informed practice.
This factsheet is for residential care and care-at-home services. It helps them understand their responsibilities when responding to allegations that a care worker is causing harm to a person. This might be through deliberate acts or through neglect. It sets out do's and don'ts when harm has been alleged or is suspected, supporting timely and legally compliant responses. Includes information on whistleblowing.
The Pan Lothian chronologies working group was established by NHS Lothian in collaboration with NHS National Services Scotland in 2018. This evaluation report covers their work in developing, testing, and implementing a chronologies tool. Key findings on improving work in chronologies include: the importance of a collaborative and multi-agency approach; realism about timescales; a shared commitment to improving consistency; and a willingness to embrace new ways of working. The report also covers challenges and recommendations for future chronologies work.
Trauma-informed practice is a model essential to Adult Support and Protection. It is grounded in, and directed by, an understanding of how trauma affects someone's neurological, biological, psychological and social development. This 7-page briefing particularly considers the issue of 'non-engagement' through a trauma-informed lens. It works with the idea that behaviour - such as non-engagement with services - is a form of communication. The briefing supports professionals to use curiosity and empathy to build connection and create safety in their work.
Trauma-informed practice is a model essential to Adult Support and Protection. It is grounded in, and directed by, an understanding of how trauma affects someone's neurological, biological, psychological and social development. This briefing sets out how principles of trauma-informed practice (safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment) can work alongside ASP processes. The material in this briefing has been adapted from the National Trauma Training Programme specifically for an ASP context.
