Participation
Participation is when adults (along with carers, supporters and families) have a clear say in their own support and protection. Participation can mean broad approaches such as co-production of Adult Support and Protection, designed to improve services. It can also mean working together with people to have their voice heard in processes such as case conferences. The resources in this category all support amplifying people’s voices in the Adult Support and Protection system in Scotland.
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The mark of co-production
9 Jul 2026This tool aims to help everybody create a successful co-production project together. It can be used by professionals,…
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Care Information Scotland: Adult Support and Protection (website)
1 Dec 2025This website is for members of the public to gain information about Adult Support and Protection in Scotland.…
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Good practice for gathering feedback from adults in Adult Support and Protection processes
17 Nov 2025This document offers good practice guidance to support Partnerships in developing systems for gathering feedback from adults at risk…
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Guidance: Paying participant expenses and compensating for time
National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)National guidance and frameworks17 Nov 2025This guidance is to support fair payment for people’s time and expenses in co-production and/or participation projects, including…
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A fairer Scotland for disabled people: Progress report
Briefings, reviews and reportsNational framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (references and links)17 Nov 2025This is a progress report by Scottish Government. It relates to the United Nations Convention on the Rights…
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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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Independent advocacy principles, standards and code of best practice
17 Nov 2025This document sets out the principles, standards and code of best practice that underpin good independent advocacy practice.…
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Good practice guide: Working with independent advocates
17 Nov 2025This good practice guide sets out the law and basic principles related to independent advocacy. This guidance aims…
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The right to advocacy: A review of how health and social care partnerships, local authorities and NHS boards are discharging their responsibilities under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
17 Nov 2025The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 imposed a duty on local authorities and health boards…
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Best practice for effective access and involvement of independent advocacy for an adult in Adult Support and Protection processes
National Adult Support and Protection resourcesNational framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (learning and development resources)17 Nov 2025This document sets out good practice guidance for independent advocacy when an adult is defined as ‘at risk’…
