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.
This one-page briefing highlights the main learning points from the case of Ms A., an 87 year-old woman. Concerns in this case related to domestic abuse, coercive control, professional curiosity, and mental capacity. The briefing can be used by other areas to reflect on their own practice.
A Learning Review is a multi-agency review process. It aims to reflect, increase understanding and identify key learning in Adult Support and Protection. In order to support effective Learning Reviews, Aberdeen Adult Protection Committee have created this suite of resources. They are designed to help all those involved in conducting Learning Reviews.
The toolkit contains:
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 defines 'adults at risk' as individuals, aged 16 years or over, who:
A course explaining the role of Large Scale Investigations (LSIs) within the context of Adult Support and Protection in Scotland. The resource primarily consists of video interviews with experts and professionals who share their knowledge and experience on LSIs. It also allows learners to record their own reflections on a number of suggested learning points.
Free account required to access.
An online learning resource which supports the participation of adults and carers throughout the Adult Support and Protection process.
This is a completely updated version of a handbook from 2011, Working Together in Adult Support and Protection (developed by Altrum and the University of Stirling). This online learning resource was created in partnership by Iriss and NASPC. It includes several video reflections from professionals and people who have lived experience of the ASP process in Scotland. There is also reflective questions and space to record answers.
