Alternatives to antagonism

Purpose This paper aims to explore the potential impact on families of a greater emphasis on safeguarding for vulnerable adults, from both a legal and a lay perspective. Design/methodology/approach Case examples are used to illustrate some of the issues and problems that can arise in safeguarding situations. Findings In community settings there can be a tendency for Social Services to take an antagonistic rather than a conciliatory approach when communicating with families. In the setting of a care home, an example of the appropriate use of safeguarding is outlined. Practical implications The authors argue that Social Services should take a more conciliatory approach and be prepared to work in partnership with families. Originality/value The discursive format and narrative approach of this paper represents a useful and informative way of presenting important and topical insights

General partnership · Narrative · Originality · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Safeguarding · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Work (physics · Computer Science · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Engineering · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Law · Medicine · Nursing

• Policy making, adult safeguarding and public health

  Open Access•Leo Quigley•The Journal of Adult Protection•2014

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