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4 results foundAuthor: Penhale, Bridget Title: Partnership and Regulation in Adult Protection: The effectiveness of multi-agency working and the regulatory framework in Adult Protection Final Report Summary: This study examined issues relating to partnership working arrangements in adult protection across England and Wales and explored perceptions of the impact of regulation (and regulatory practices) on adult protection. An important issue in adult protection is the way in which different regulatory authorities, professionals and providers of care and support engage with each other to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. The study examined the extent and nature of inter-agency work in this field and explored perceptions of regulation and legislation pertinent to the area. This research provides a firm evidence base from which to develop policy and practice in adult protection. Details: Sheffield, United Kingdom: The University of Sheffield, 2007. 187p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.prap.group.shef.ac.uk/PRAP_report_final_Dec07.pdf Year: 2007 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.prap.group.shef.ac.uk/PRAP_report_final_Dec07.pdf Shelf Number: 124735 Keywords: Adults (U.K.)Adults with Disabilities (U.K.)Partnerships (U.K.)Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.) |
Author: Sumner, Keith Title: No Secrets: The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse: Local Codes of Practice: Findings from an analysis of local codes of practice Summary: The Centre for Policy on Ageing was commissioned by the Department of Health to undertake an analysis of the local council codes of practice for the protection of vulnerable adults. The aims of the study were to: look at the extent of the development of local strategic partnerships charged with the implementation of the guidance; determine the extent to which a number of the key requirements and recommendations of 'No Secrets' have been achieved; identify and comment on examples of good practice in operation in particular areas to enable sharing of effective models of operation; identify areas where insufficient progress has been made and highlight the need to address these areas; and comment on the state of readiness of local councils and their partner agencies to fulfil their obligations to vulnerable adults in their locality. Details: London: Centre For Policy on Ageing, 2002. 12p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4074541.pdf Year: 2002 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4074541.pdf Shelf Number: 124736 Keywords: Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.)Vulnerable Adults (U.K.) |
Author: Social Care Institute for Excellence Title: Protecting adults at risk: London multi-agency policy and procedures to safeguard adults from abuse Summary: Protecting adults at risk represents the commitment of organisations in Greater London to work together to safeguard adults at risk. The procedures aim to make sure that: the needs and interests of adults at risk are always respected and upheld; the human rights of adults at risk are respected and upheld; a proportionate, timely, professional and ethical response is made to any adult at risk who may be experiencing abuse; all decisions and actions are taken in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The procedures also aim to make sure that each adult at risk maintains: choice and control; safety; health; quality of life; dignity and respect. The policy and procedures are for different agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding adults, including managers, professionals, volunteers and staff working in public, voluntary and private sector organisations. They represent the commitment of organisations to: work together to prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse; empower and support people to make their own choices; investigate actual or suspected abuse and neglect; support adults and provide a service to adults at risk who are experiencing abuse, neglect and exploitation. According to the No secrets government guidance (DH, 2000), local authorities have the lead role in coordinating work to safeguard adults. However, the guidance recognises that successful responses need multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working. Each local partnership is asked to adopt this policy and procedures so that there is consistency across London in how adults at risk are safeguarded from abuse. However, some local partnerships may want to adapt some aspects of the procedures to meet their local arrangements. For example, some boroughs may have a slightly different approach to thresholds for Safeguarding Adults action. Local partnerships could add an appendix to this policy and procedures, outlining any variations. Individual organisations may also wish to have internal guidelines for their staff. Again, organisations are encouraged to adopt these procedures as their main guidance, but to add an appendix outlining internal arrangements such as contact details. These procedures should also be used in conjunction with partnerships’ and individual organisations’ procedures on related issues such as domestic violence, fraud, disciplinary procedures and health and safety. The priority of the organisations involved in developing this report was taking action to safeguard adults. This report is therefore in two main parts: policy and procedures. The first part outlines the policy underpinning the procedures, including detailed definitions and information on related processes. The second part outlines the procedures to respond to suspected or actual abuse of an adult at risk. The procedures outlined here are seen as one stage in an ongoing process to improve the London-wide response to abuse of adults at risk. They will be constantly reviewed and revised to further improve this response. Details: London: Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2011. 120p. Source: Adults' Services SCIE Report 39: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report39.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report39.pdf Shelf Number: 124742 Keywords: Crime Prevention (U.K.)Partnerships (U.K.)Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.)Vulnerable Adults (U.K.) |
Author: Great Britain. Department of Health and Home Office Title: No secrets: Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse Summary: This document gives guidance to local agencies who have a responsibility to investigate and take action when a vulnerable adult is believed to be suffering abuse. It offers a structure and content for the development of local inter-agency policies, procedures and joint protocols which will draw on good practice nationally and locally. Details: London: Department of Health, 2000. 42p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4074540.pdf Year: 2000 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4074540.pdf Shelf Number: 124743 Keywords: Crime Prevention (U.K.)Partnerships (U.K.)Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.)Vulnerable Adults (U.K.) |