National Adult Support and Protection resources
All resources in this section have been created by the multi-agency ASP National Implementation Group and its subgroups. The ASP National Implementation Group was formed to undertake detailed implementation planning as local areas engage with the revised Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Code of Practice, and these resources are designed to support implementing the revised Code.
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Quality assurance processes for ASP referrals that do not proceed to ASP inquiry
19 Mar 2026This guidance supports consistent and transparent decision-making in the ‘conversion rate’ from ASP referral to ASP inquiry. It…
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Good practice for gathering feedback from adults in Adult Support and Protection processes
17 Nov 2025This guidance outlines good practice in gathering feedback from adults at risk (and their supporters). It particularly relates…
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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’…
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Oversight of Non-Council Officers
17 Nov 2025The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Code of Practice indicates that an inquiry can be undertaken…
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Good practice for effective participation by the adult in Adult Support and Protection case conferences
17 Nov 2025This guidance outlines good practice for effective participation of adults who are supported and protected under the Adult…
