Adult Support & Protection
(Scotland) Act 2007
Information Booklet
March 2013
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CONTENTS
Course Objectives
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Course Programme
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The Facts of the Borders Investigation & Lessons to be Learned
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Adult Support & Protection (S) Act 2007
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When is an ‘adult at risk’ of harm
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What do we mean by ‘harm’
Principles of Act – Ethical and good practice guide
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Capacity & Consent
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Duty to Report & Cooperate - What to do when concerns arise
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Dilemmas in adult protection
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Inquires and investigation
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Protection Orders
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Adult Protection Committee
Useful Information
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Course Objectives
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Introduce the Adult Support and Protection (S) Act 2007 (ASP Act)
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Introduce the overarching principles of the ASP Act
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Develop and understanding of what we mean by an “adult at risk”
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Explore signs and symptoms of an adult at risk of harm & context of
harm
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Know your role if you observe or suspect that an adult is at risk of harm
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Explore the key processes and concepts in Adult Protection
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Introduce the three Protection Orders of the ASP Act
Course Programme
Session 1 - AM
9.30
Registration & Introductions
Session 2 - PM
13.30
Registration & Introductions
Adult Protection Committee
Adult Protection Committee
Background to the Act
Background to the Act
The 2007 Act
The 2007 Act
Exercise - Threshold
Exercise – Threshold
Harm
Harm
10.45
Break
14.45
Break
11.00
Duties and Cooperation
15.00
Duties and Cooperation
12.30
Principles
Principles
Exercise – AP1
Exercise – AP1
Processes in Adult Protection
Processes in Adult Protection
Protection Orders
Protection Orders
Questions and close
16.30
Questions and close
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The Facts of the Borders Investigation
& Lessons to be learned
On 1 March 2002, a woman was admitted to Borders General Hospital after she went
to the house of a neighbour who found her to be badly injured and called the police
and an ambulance. She was taken to hospital and was formerly medically assessed
and was found to have multiple injuries of a physical and sexual nature. A police
investigation revealed a catalogue of abuse and assaults over the previous weeks
and much longer. Three men were convicted of the assaults later in 2002.
The woman was considered to have a learning difficulty. A series of events had led to
her being cared for by one of the convicted offenders. Over many years dating
back to early 70s, there were events and statements in records held by social work,
health services and the police that raised serious concerns about this person's
behaviour toward this woman.
The police investigation identified that other individuals within the Borders area were
receiving care under similar circumstances. The adults in these sitautions had
varying degrees of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs,
which were largely neglected, to the point of becoming potentially life-threatening for
some.
Health and social work records contained numerous statements of concern
about their care, including allegations of serious abuse and exploitation that
were not taken seriously and acted upon.
From late 2000, the lives these individuals became increasingly chaotic. They were
neglected, lived in unsuitable and unsanitary conditions and were financially and
sexually exploited.
The people involved had numerous contacts with:
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Social Workers
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General Practitioners
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District Nurses
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The local Learning Disability Specialist Team
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General Hospital Services
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Dieticians
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Police
In June 2003, the Minister for Education and Young People asked the Social Work
Services Inspectorate (the Inspectorate) to carry out an inspection into the social
work services provided to people with learning disabilities by Scottish Borders
Council's Department of Lifelong Care.
Within a similar timescale, the Mental Welfare Commission (the Commission) carried
out an investigation into the involvement of health services in this case, paying
particular attention to joint working between health and social work services.
In order to protect the identities of the individuals involved, the Mental Welfare
Commission does not usually publish full reports of its investigations. Reports are
provided to the key agencies, in this case NHS Borders and Scottish Borders Council
and in anonymous form to Scottish Ministers.
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Despite the different scope and remit of the Inspectorate's investigation and the
Commission's inquiry, the two organisations liaised closely throughout their
respective investigations to ensure appropriate information-sharing and avoidance of
duplication wherever possible. Set out below is a summary of the main findings of
both investigations, followed by their recommendations in full. Border Inquiry
Findings
THE FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATIONS
Listed below are the main findings from both investigations. Although some of the
findings are common to both investigations and some are directed at the relevant
service, they are listed together to emphasise the importance of joint working in
cases such as this one.
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failure to investigate appropriately very serious allegations of abuse
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an acceptance of the poor conditions in which the people involved lived and
the chaos of their lives
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lack of comprehensive needs assessments, including carers' assessments, or
assessments of very poor quality, despite clear and repeated indications of
need from the earliest point of agency contact
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lack of information-sharing and co-ordination within and between key
agencies (social work, health, education, housing, police)
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disagreements between agencies at frontline and middle management level,
with no mechanism for resolving these
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unsustained contact with the individuals by the specialist Learning Disability
service
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failure by some members of the Primary Care Team (GPs and District
Nurses) to act on information about poor home conditions and to make these
concerns known to the social work service
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lack of risk assessment and failure to consider allegations of sexual abuse
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very poor standards of case recording, falling well below acceptable practice
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lack of care plans identifying the purpose of contact with individuals
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lack of understanding of the legislative framework for intervention and its
capacity to provide protection
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failure to consider statutory intervention at appropriate stages
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failure to understand and balance the issues of self-determination and
protection
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failure to protect the finances of vulnerable individuals
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inability and/or unwillingness to confront aggression and staff's consequent
collusion with aggressors to the detriment of victims
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lack of understanding of the complexities of child/adult protection and of the
need to explore all allegations of abuse and the possible reasons for
retraction of these
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failure to communicate with service users or to engage them effectively in
assessing their needs
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lack of compliance with procedures
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infrequent, unstructured and poorly recorded supervision of frontline staff by
managers
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serious deficiencies in training and development
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lack of clarity of roles and reporting responsibilities
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uninformed and inaccurate assumptions of individual staff expertise in
particular areas and consequent dangerous reliance on this
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lack of senior management and leadership
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ineffective management of poor practice
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breaches of the Scottish Social Services Council Code of Practice for
employers
A total of 42 recommendations were made
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12 refer to the need for better information sharing
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13 refer to better interagency working
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7 refer to agency or interagency training
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10 refer to improvement in investigation recording and case conferences
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5 refer to risk assessment
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8 refer to issues of quality assurance and monitoring
The Borders Inquiry findings and recommendations highlighted our
responsibility as public organisations and professional people to support and
protect those adults in our communities who are at risk of harm. In order to
achieve this, we require to work closely with each other, across all the
agencies communicating effectively and sharing appropriate information and
concerns to raise awareness of adult harm and the forms this can take and
provide support through the available legislation and the provision of
appropriate responses and services.
This is why we welcome the new Adult Support & Protection Act 2007 to sit alongside
other adult legislation currently in place
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
The Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
The Adult Support & Protection Act Multiagency Level 2 training will advise of
what the new Act does to further support and protect adults at risk of harm in
our communities.
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Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Definition of an ‘adult at risk’ of harm
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (Section 53)
defines an ‘adult at risk’ as:
Any adult aged 16 years or over that can meet the three conditions set out in the
2007 Act Section 53 which defines an ‘adult at risk’.
An adult at risk is an adult who:
 is unable to safeguard their own wellbeing, property, rights and
other interests
 is at risk of harm; and
 because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or
physical or mental infirmity, is more vulnerable to being harmed
than an adult who is not so affected
All 3 points of the criteria above must be met for action to be taken under the
Act
It is important to note that the existence of a particular condition does not
mean that adult is at risk. A person may have a disability and be able to
safeguard themselves.
For those aged 16-18 years this will also apply unless the person is the responsibility
of the local authority under child care legislation
What do we mean by ‘harm?’
The definition of harm/abuse can be wide and varied and has been defined as:
"The physical, emotional or psychological abuse of an older person by formal or
informal carers. The abuse is repeated and is the violation of a person's human &
civil rights by a person or persons who have power over the life of a dependent."
(Eastman 1984)
"Abuse may be described as physical, sexual, psychological or financial. It causes
harm to the older person either temporarily or over period of time. "
(SSI Report 1997)
"A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within a relationship
of trust, which causes harm to an older person."
(ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE Oct. 1997)
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Harm or abuse, in terms of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
includes all harmful conduct whether it is intentional and/or non-intentional. The
following list of types of harm is not exhaustive:
Physical
This involves actual or attempted injury. Examples include:
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Physical assault e.g. punching, pushing slapping, tying down, giving
food or medication forcibly or covertly.
Use of medication other than as prescribed.
Inappropriate restraint. E.g. using bedsides to prevent someone
getting out of bed or locking doors to keep people in.
Emotional/Psychological
This results in mental distress for the adult. Examples include:
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Swearing, shouting, bullying, humiliation.
Manipulation or the prevention of the use of services or facilities,
which would aid or enhance life experience.
Isolation or sensory deprivation.
Financial or Material
This involves the exploitation of the resources and belongings of an adult by paid or
unpaid carers. Examples include:
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Theft or fraud.
Misuse of money, property or resources e.g. spending a vulnerable
adult’s benefit without their agreement or buying inappropriate goods
that the adult will not benefit from.
Removal of personal items and belongings
Sexual
This involves sexual activity where an adult cannot or does not give their consent.
Examples include:
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Incest.
Rape, indecent assault e.g. inappropriate touching.
Acts of gross indecency.
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Neglect (including self neglect)
This involves severe exposure of a person to danger, or failure to fulfil basic needs
whether on a single occasion or on a persistent basis. Examples include:
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Denial or lack of food, sleep, clothing.
Failure to provide for warmth, shelter, medical treatment.
Failure to provide for psychological wellbeing.
Denial of medication.
Failure to respect differences and resulting needs.
Random Violence
Random violence i.e. an attack by a stranger or strangers on an adult is an assault
and should be reported to the Police. These assaults will not usually require the
implementation of the procedures. However, there is a possibility that the violence
may be part of a pattern of victimisation in a community or neighbourhood, and in this
case, the Adult Protection procedures should then apply.
Domestic Violence
Police Scotland defines domestic violence as “any form of physical, non physical or
sexual abuse, which takes place within the context of a close relationship, committed
either in the home or elsewhere”. In most cases, this relationship will be between
partners (married, cohabiting or otherwise) or ex partners.
Clearly, there are strong similarities within this definition and the definitions of an
adult at risk. However, not everyone who experiences domestic abuse will satisfy the
3 point criteria of the Act. The key factor in activating Adult Protection Procedures in
situations of domestic abuse should be an adult at risk as defined within this
guidance.
Forced Marriage
A forced marriage is not the same as an arranged marriage. A forced marriage is
when one or both spouses do not freely give their consent, or in the case of some
adults at risk, cannot consent to the marriage and duress is involved.
Duress can include physical, psychological, financial, sexual and emotional pressure,
threatening conduct, harassment, threat of blackmail, use of deception and other
means. The duress may be from the parents, other family members and/or the wider
community.
Forced marriage is not a cultural issue, no culture condones the marriage of
someone against their will without full consent.
Some of the signs that someone might be being forced to marry could be:
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a change in behaviour from outgoing to withdrawn
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a change in dress from western to more traditional
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signs of anxiety and/or stress
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self harming, eating disorders
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change of habits e.g. no longer attending extra curricular activities at school,
not joining in other social groups etc.
Some forced marriages take place in Scotland with no overseas element while others
involve a partner coming from overseas, or a British national being sent abroad.
The local authority can apply to court for a Forced Marriage Protection Order if they
know or believe that a person who is now married was forced to do so. It can also be
used for those currently being forced to marry against their will. Forced Marriage
Protection Order make forced marriage a criminal offence carrying a 2 year prison
sentence.
Clearly, there could be some occasions whereby an adult, due to a certain condition,
could have limited understanding of the nature of marriage, what is involved, the
commitments and how their life may change thereafter. There may also be issues in
terms of the adult having limited understanding in terms of sexual relationships,
making an informed decision and being able to legally consent to a marriage.
If you have any concerns, you must report these immediately to your line manager
and Social Work Resources. Forced marriage procedures are now in place within
South Lanarkshire Council.
Self Directed Support (SDS)
Self-directed support is the principle that people have informed choice about the way
that their social care and support is provided to them. People can choose to take a lot
of control over their support – for instance through a direct payment or individual
personal budget – or they can decide to take less control and ask the local authority
to arrange their support on their behalf or a combination of both.
This legislation will change practice for professionals and will transform the way
service users receive their care services. Some service users may decide to broker
their own care services while others may choose to become employers and hire their
own carers.
Whilst this may improve service user choice and experiences it may also bring with it
increased risks, for example:
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unregulated services
no compulsory criminal records checks
support staff working in isolation: limited supervision and monitoring
If you have concerns about any adult who is in receipt of Self Directed Support you
have a duty to report this to your line manager and Social Work Resources.
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Context of Harm
For adults at risk, where harmful conduct and the potential for harmful conduct are
from others, an unequal power relationship will exist.
An unequal power relationship can potentially be found in:
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Someone’s own home
A carer’s home
Care Home
Work setting
Educational setting
Hospital /treatment setting
Social situations
A hostel or temporary accommodation
Accommodation with support.
Harm can occur in any setting where someone:
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Can tell another what to do.
Provides intimate personal care.
Has status or credibility.
Meets essential needs material, social, or emotional.
Institutional harm is a familiar concept and involves conformity to routine, imposition
of values and standards on users of the service to meet the needs of the institution
and to the detriment of the individual. It should, however, be noted that it is possible
for an adult at risk to personally experience harmful conduct in an institution without
the institution as a whole being abusive.
For adults at risk of harm from their own conduct this may potentially occur in any
setting.
Principles of Act
There are certain rights enshrined within the Adult Support and Protection
(Scotland) Act 2007 that must be respected when intervening in ‘adult at risk’
circumstances. The Act also has overarching principles which must be considered in
relation to any intervention in the life of an adult at risk.
A public body or office holder must be satisfied that any intervention will provide
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Benefit to the adult which could not reasonably be provided without
intervening in the adults affairs and
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Is, of the range of options likely to fulfil the object of the intervention, the least
restrictive to the adult’s freedom
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In addition the public bodies or office holders must also have regard to the following
principles:
Honouring the adult’s ascertainable wishes and feelings ( past & present)
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Listening and acknowledging the views of adults nearest relative, primary
carer, guardian or attorney and any other person who has an interest in the
adults well being or property.
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The importance of the adult’s participating as fully as possible in the
performance of the function and providing the adult with such information and
support as is necessary to enable the adult to participate.
Public Bodies or office holders must also have regard to:
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The importance of the adult not being, without justification treated less
favourably than the way in which a person who is not an adult at risk of harm
would be treated in a comparable situation
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The adult’s abilities, background and characteristics.
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That any self determination can involve risk, and that we will jointly ensure
that such risk is recognised and understood by all concerned and minimised
whenever possible.
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The safety of any adults at risk by integrating strategies, policies and
services relevant to abuse within the legislative framework
In practice this means that agencies should adhere to the following guiding
principles.
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Actively work within the principles laid down by the Care Commission i.e. dignity,
privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, equality and diversity.
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Actively work together within an inter-agency framework.
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Actively promote the empowerment and well-being of adults at risk of harm
through the services they provide.
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Actively work within and adhere to the guiding principles of the Adult Support and
Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
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Act in a way that supports the rights of the individual to lead an independent life
based on self determination.
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Recognise people who are unable to make their own decision and/or to protect
themselves and their assets.
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Recognise that the right to self-determination can involve risk and ensure that
such risk is recognised and understood by all concerned, and minimised
whenever possible.
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Ensure the safety of adults at risk of harm by integrating strategies, policies and
services relevant to abuse within the legislative framework i.e. the NHS and
Community Care Act 1990, the Public Disclosure Act 1990, the Regulation of
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Care Act 2000, the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, the
Human Rights Act 1998, the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
and the introduction of the Care Standards by the Scottish Commission for the
Regulation of Care 2002.
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Ensure that when the right to an independent lifestyle and choice is at risk the
individual concerned receives appropriate help, including advice, protection and
support from relevant agencies e.g. independent advocacy
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.Ensure that the law and statutory requirements are known and used
appropriately so that adults at risk of harm receive the protection of the law and
access to the judicial process
Capacity & Consent
The 2007 Act concerns adults at risk who may have capacity or lack of capacity, and
includes adults with a mental disorder.
In relation to adults with incapacity, interventions may involve the Adult Support and
Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 or
a combination of both. In practice it is likely there will be a switch between one to
another.
The only way a person can be determined not to have capacity is through legal
intervention and the decision of a Sheriff who will request Medical and Psychological
evidence of this state. It is therefore not possible for other professionals to make a
definitive judgement but they can use their professional judgement initially to assess
the adult’s ability to have the capacity to consent to any situation they may find
themselves.
Some factors to consider and check out may be:
Does the adult understand the nature of what is being asked and why?
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Is the adult capable of expressing his/hers wishes and make informed
choices?
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Does the adult have awareness of the risks/benefits involved?
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Can the adult be made aware of his/hers rights to refuse to answer questions
as well as consequences?
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Duty to Report & Cooperate
What to do when concerns arise
The 2007 Act sets out duties of co-operation for public bodies, Councils, NHS
Boards, the Police, the Care Commission, the Mental Welfare Commission and the
Public Guardian. The Act also states there is a duty for all employees within the
named public bodies to report the facts and circumstances to the local council when:
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involved with or concerned about an ‘adult at risk’ who may be experiencing
‘harm’
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they know or believe that someone is an adult at risk and that action is
needed to protect that adult from harm
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What you must consider and remember
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The wellbeing of the ‘at risk’ Adult must be your first consideration.
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Each agency, Health, Police, Social Work, Education, Voluntary and private
organisations have a responsibility for Protecting ‘at risk’ Adults.
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Every individual in every agency has a duty to Report concerns.
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You have a duty to share those concerns, with your line manager/supervisor or
another appropriate person in your agency or directly with your local Social Work
service or the Police or both.
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When you have concerns it is your duty to ensure that appropriate action is
taken.
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You should not pass on concerns and not accept responsibility for this. The
person and their carers, where relevant, will need to know what is happening and
you may well be expected to tell them that you have /have had concerns and that
it is/has been your duty to pass these on to the local social work service.
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If a person has capacity and chooses to remain in a potentially abusive situation,
it may not be possible or appropriate to intervene. However, we can advise and
provide support where accepted. You must still Report this to your line manager.
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It is crucial to report and record any suspicions and or incidents of abuse or harm.
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Support to you is crucial and is your right. Any involvement in protecting at adults
at risk is a joint responsibility. You should expect and feel confident to seek
support from your agency.
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It is important that you read carefully the following sections on Duty to Report,
Rights/Self-determination, Consent/Confidentiality/ Disclosure, Risk taking
and Whistle blowing in your pack under the title Dilemmas in Adult Protection.
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Dilemmas in adult protection
The protection of adults, like the protection of children, raises a variety of complex
issues. There may be a number of conflicts that must be considered. Some of these
are discussed in a little more detail below.
Duty to report
Employees from the main public bodies, namely the council, police, NHS etc have a
legal duty to report suspicions or disclosures made about any at risk adults. While
this may cause the individual worker difficulties, a failure to report is a failure in their
duty of care and you are breaking the law. Staff must report any concerns of
suspected or actual abuse or harm to their line manager and social work resources.
Rights/Self determination
There is a tendency for society to believe that at risk adults need to be protected and
that their right to choose is secondary to this. Adults are individuals in their own right
and, if they are able and have the mental capacity, must be allowed to exercise these
rights even if that means they choose to remain in a situation which other people
consider to be inappropriate or abusive. Every effort should be made to inform the at
risk adult of the consequences of the choice he/she may be making.
Consent/Confidentiality/Disclosure
All professionals who have contact with at risk adults have a responsibility to refer
concerns/anxieties/disclosures to the appropriate agency. However, it should be
recognised that, at times, this may pose a dilemma for staff who may feel that by so
could erode the relationship and the potential for preventative work. To do nothing or
to promise confidentiality and then report the concern is not acceptable. The
recommended procedure is to openly and honestly discuss with the individual and/or
family the intention to report the information given and to advise them of the possible
action or intervention.
Risk taking
Concern over risk taking can stifle and constrain providers of care leading to an
inappropriate restriction of the individual’s rights. All adults have rights to take risks in
accordance with Human Rights legislation. Therefore there is a challenge for people
working in all care settings to identify ways in which service users are able to take
calculated, acceptable risks.
Whistle-blowing
Most organisations have developed policies on whistle blowing. Such policies allow
staff to alert organisations to matters of suspected or actual malpractice.
This procedure provides guidelines, protection and reassurance to staff in order to
encourage such disclosures. Please consult your local organisation’s policy and
procedure in this area.
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Challenging Behaviour/Restraint
There are some adults at risk who present with challenging behaviour which needs to
be managed, for example within their own home, day care setting or care home.
These behaviours can result in staff using inappropriate restraint and/or medication
being disguised within food and drink. These issues require to be carefully thought
through. Any action undertaken to manage an adult with challenging behaviour could
be misinterpreted, potentially leading to an allegation of abuse or harm.
Organisations should have clear practice guidelines to assist staff members who
work in settings where challenging behaviour is likely to be a feature. Any decision to
invoke any form of restraint or the “disguising” of medication in food or drink should
not be made by a single individual In all such cases a case conference should be
held and attended by family/Guardian and multi agencies. The Care Inspectorate and
health services need to fully agree with any proposed plans whilst ensuring regular
on going monitoring and review.
Inquires and investigation
‘Council Officers’ will be the lead officers in any inquiry or investigation. They will be
council employees, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists who are registered
with a professional body and have at least 12 months post qualifying experience of
assessing and managing risk. There is a further requirement that Council Officers will
complete advanced Level 3 Adult Protection training.
Councils have a statutory duty to make inquiries about a person’s well being,
property or financial affairs if they know or believe that the person is an adult at risk
and that they might need to intervene to take protective action
Protection Orders
The Act introduces three types of protection order. Serious harm must be evidenced
and consent from the adult is required to access the following:
1. An assessment order allows for an adult at risk of serious harm to be taken to a
more suitable place in order to conduct an interview and/or a medical examination in
private.
2. A removal order permits an adult who is likely to be seriously harmed to be
moved to a suitable place for up to 7 days
A warrant for entry must also be granted when either of these orders is made
3. A banning order, or temporary banning order, bans the subject of the order
from being in a specified place, or subject to specified conditions, for up to six
months. The sheriff may attach a power of arrest to the order.
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A sheriff can grant an order without the consent of the adult if serious harm is evident
and there is ‘undue pressure’ being applied. An example of undue pressure could be
an adult not willing to consent to protective measures as they are frightened of
repercussions from the perpetrator.
Adult Protection Committee
The Act requires councils to establish an Adult Protection Committee (APC) to:
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Review adult support and protection procedures and practice
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Give information or advice, or make proposals about practice
improvement
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Promote the development of knowledge and skills
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Improve co-operation between the public bodies concerned.
An Adult Protection Committee has is established to cover the South Lanarkshire
area and is headed by an independent chair appointed by the Council under the
terms set out by the Scottish Government within the Adult Protection & Support
(Scotland) Act 2009. The Committee has as member’s representatives from each of
the key agencies as set out below.
Independent Chair
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Jim Cameron
Adult Protection Co-ordinator
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Julie Stewart
Adult Protection Development Officer
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Steven Logan
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
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Catriona Bryden
National Health Service Lanarkshire
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Margaret Serrels, Service Development Manager.
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Maria Docherty, Associate Director of Mental Health and Learning disabilities
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Jim Grierson, NHS Adult Protection Co-ordinator.
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South Lanarkshire Council
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Brenda Hutchison, Head of Adult and Older Peoples Services.
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Nadia Ait-Hocine, Adult and Older Peoples Service Manager.
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Jim Watters, Legal Services Advisor.
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Carol Lee, Policy Co-ordinator.
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Val McIntyre, Area ICS Co-ordinator, Education.
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Jenny Hatton, Resource Worker, Doorway.
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Cathie Russell, Corporate Communications Manager.
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Margaret Campbell, Child Protection Advisor.
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Councillor Jim Handibode
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Councillor John Menzies
Police Scotland
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Elaine Ferguson
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service
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Peter O'Brien
State hospital
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Stephen Malloy, Nursing Director.
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Peter Di Mascio, Team Leader, Social Work
General Practitioner representation
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Dr Tyra Hogben
Advocacy services
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Patricia Kearns, Speak Out Advocacy Project
Carers
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Robert Anderson, Member, South Lanarkshire Carers Network
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Kyrle Murray, Member, South Lanarkshire Carers Network
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Useful Information
.Links to Legislation
Human Rights Act 1998
Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007
Data Protection Act.1998
Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
Equalities Act 2006.
Disability Equality Duty 2006
Gender Equality Duty 2007
Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001
Forced Marriages etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011
Guidance ASPA 2007
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Part 1 -Codes of Practice October
2008
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Part 1 - Guidance for Adult
Protection Committees
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