These resources will be especially relevant for Learning and Development staff. They relate to a wide range of learning material, including Powerpoint presentations, e-learning, and reflective exercises.
This pack contains core resources, for instance on professional curiosity, that inform all ASP work. It also contains hoarding specific resources. Within the pack, there are links to numerous videos, including to those of people with lived experience of hoarding.
This toolkit clarifies the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process for Scottish First Responders by explaining the process in detail and in an easy-to-follow format. It aims to help ensure that the quality of information included in NRM referrals is high, and that first responders better understand the implications of a referral and the NRM process.
Please note: this toolkit does not reflect the most recent range of provisions within Part 5 of the Nationality and Borders Act or the amendments to the Reasonable Grounds (RG) test.
This quiz accompanies the powerpoint presentation on recognising and responding to human trafficking. Ten questions, on facts about and understanding of human trafficking, can be used to promote cement knowledge on this topic. Answers are included.
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 defines 'adults at risk' as individuals, aged 16 years or over, who:
The National Adult Support and Protection Co-ordinator (NASPC) for Scotland is committed to making ASP work better for people and practitioners. This website is regularly updated with ASP news, useful resources, and blogs on all aspects of ASP in Scotland. There is also a link to sign up to the NASPC newsletter.
A website providing access to evidence-based training, tools and guidance to support trauma-informed and responsive systems, organisations and workforces in Scotland. It aims to support everyone, in all sectors of the workforce, to know how to adapt the way they work to make a positive difference to anyone who has been impacted by psychological trauma and adversity.
Trauma-informed practice is grounded in and directed by a complete understanding of how trauma exposure affects a person's neurological, biological, psychological and social development. For trauma survivors, trauma-informed services can bring hope, empowerment and support that is not re-traumatising. Trauma-informed practice is informed by neuroscience, psychology and social science as well as attachment and trauma theories. This toolkit uses trauma-informed principles, identifying concrete examples of trauma-informed practice across a wide variety of settings.
An online learning resource which supports professionals to improve practice in multi-agency Adult Support and Protection conferences (often called case conferences). This course goes through through the before, during, and after of a case conference. Throughout, the participation and rights of the adult at risk are kept central. It includes filmed contributions from professionals, adults and carers who are experienced in case conferences to help promote best practice.
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This pack is for staff and volunteers working within care home settings. It contributes to a unified approach to addressing Adult Support and Protection concerns. At its heart is improving the lives of residents in care home settings, and responding to residents' changing needs. Issues covered include the legislative context; Large Scale Investigations; spotting harm, abuse or neglect; and raising concerns.
This pack is for managers working within care home settings. It contributes to a unified approach to addressing Adult Support and Protection concerns. At its heart is improving the lives of residents in care home settings, and responding to residents' changing needs. Issues covered include the legislative context; Large Scale Investigations; spotting harm, abuse or neglect; and raising concerns.
