Multi-agency working
Multi-agency working is a statutory duty in Adult Support and Protection. Co-operating, sharing information, and enhancing relationships between professional groups are all crucial in keeping adults at risk safer. The resources in this category specifically address good practice in multi-agency working.
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Adult Support and Protection Convenors Scotland (ASPCS): Terms of reference
15 Jun 2026Adult Support and Protection Convenors Scotland (ASPCS) is a non-statutory group composed of the Convenors of all Adult…
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Learning Review (informal): G20 (Perth and Kinross)
2 Mar 2026This informal learning review is based on a request made by the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC). Issues covered…
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Out of sight – is everything alright? Working to improve services’ engagement with people at risk of harm (Webinar)
17 Nov 2025This webinar explores the challenges professionals face when individuals are “out of sight” – and what more we…
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Learning Review: Adult O (East Ayrshire)
17 Nov 2025This review relates to the care and protection arrangements for Adult O, age 81. Adult O lived alone…
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Role of the second person / secondary worker in Adult Support and Protection investigations
Learning materialNational framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (learning and development resources)17 Nov 2025This work planner and powerpoint presentation outlines the role of the second person / secondary worker within an…
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Getting it right for everyone (GIRFE)
National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)National guidance and frameworks17 Nov 2025GIFRE is a multi-agency approach to health and social care support and services from young adulthood to end…
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Seven-minute briefing: Responsibilities for healthcare practitioners (NHS Tayside)
17 Nov 2025This is a one-page guide to the responsibilities of healthcare practitioners in Adult Support and Protection. The areas…
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Investigation into the delayed discharge of Ms ST (Mental Welfare Commission)
17 Nov 2025This investigation concerns Ms ST who had learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and diabetes, and is registered blind. She…
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Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Guidance for General Practice
17 Nov 2025GPs and General Practice staff are well placed to identify adults at risk of harm. They are a…
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Adult Support and Protection cross-boundary cases: Best practice principles
17 Nov 2025These are principles for information sharing regarding adults at risk of harm where they move from one area…
