Safeguarding adults and Covid-19

A sector-led improvement response

Bibliographic Data

ID12678163
AuthorsAdi Cooper (0000-0001-5595-8572, Local Government Association, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume22
Issue6
Pages401-413
Publication date2020-10-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Adult Protection (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1466-8203 • E-ISSN: 2042-8669
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/jap-08-2020-0037
OpenAlexW3094117241
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited3

Purpose This study aims to describe the sector-led response to the COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown in terms of safeguarding adults. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a case study method to examine a sector-led improvement response to COVID-19 and safeguarding adults. Findings The study describes how safeguarding issues and concerns were identified and brought together, and then responded to. It reviews this initiative in the context of crisis intervention theory and discusses the achievements of this initiative regarding COVID-19 and safeguarding adults during the period April–July 2020. Originality/value The study describes a unique joint initiative between the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, which worked with the Networks of Chairs of Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Adults Boards’ managers and Principal Social Workers. This initiative developed resources and shared information and good practice to support a response in unprecedented circumstances

Context (archaeology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Geography · Government (linguistics · Originality · Pandemic · Political science · Public relations · Safeguarding · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Medicine · Nursing