Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

Reflections on developing practice and present day challenges

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ID12678290
AutoresKathryn Mackay (0000-0002-2532-0022, University of Stirling, autor de correspondencia), Mary Notman (Perth and Kinross Council)
Año2017
Volumen19
Número4
Páginas187-198
Fecha de publicación2017-06-30
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaThe Journal of Adult Protection (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1466-8203 • E-ISSN: 2042-8669
EditorialEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/jap-04-2017-0017
OpenAlexW2647755825
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas6
Referencias citadas4

Purpose The purpose of this paper is 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 considers the potential value of a standalone adult safeguarding statute. Design/methodology/approach The authors draw upon their research and practice expertise to consider the merits of the ASPSA 2007. They take 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. Findings 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. Research limitations/implications The lack of national statistical reports means that there is limited scope for comparison between the local and national data. Practical implications 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. Social implications ASPSA 2007 has helped to raise awareness of adults at risk of harm within the local communities and as social issue more generally. Originality/value 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

Harm · Legislation · Legislature · Neglect · Originality · Parliament · Political science · Public relations · Safeguarding · Statute · Value (mathematics · Vulnerable adult · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Law · Medicine · Nursing · Public Administration

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