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Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
— reflections on developing practice and present day challenges | | Author(s) | Kathryn Mackay, Mary Notman |
| Journal title | Journal of Adult Protection, vol 19, no 4, 2017 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2017 |
| Pages | pp 187-198 |
| Source | http://www.emeraldinsight.com/loi/jap |
| Keywords | Protection [vulnerable adults] ; Scotland ; Law ; Evaluation. |
| Annotation | The purpose of this paper was to outline the duties and powers of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act (ASPSA) 2007 and place them in the wider Scottish adult protection legislative framework. It considered the potential value of a standalone adult safeguarding statute. The authors drew upon their research and practice expertise to consider the merits of the ASPSA 2007. They took a case study approach to explore its implementation in one particular Scottish local authority, drawing on the qualitative and quantitative data contained in its annual reports. Study findings showed that skilled, knowledgeable and well-supported practitioners are key to effective screening, investigations and intervention. Protection orders are being used as intended for a very small number of cases. However the lack of national statistical reports means that there is limited scope for comparison between the local and national data. Adult support and protection requires ongoing investment of time and leadership in councils and other local agencies to instigate and maintain good practice. Aspects that require further attention are self-neglect; capacity and consent; and residents in care homes who pose potential risks to other residents and staff. ASPSA 2007 has helped to raise awareness of adults at risk of harm within the local communities and as a social issue more generally. In this study the authors provide a critical appraisal of the implementation of Scottish adult safeguarding legislation over the last six years. They consider similar developments in England and Wales and argue for comparative research to test these out. Finally they signpost future directions for bridging separate policy streams. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-170922229 A |
| Classmark | CA3G: 9A: VR: 4C |
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