National guidance and frameworks
National guidance and frameworks are designed to help those working in Adult Support and Protection adhere to their statutory duty, and to practice in the most effective way possible. Frameworks and guidance will usually draw on existing evidence and be co-produced with those experienced in the field.
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ASP Biennial Reports: FAQ
Recently added9 Oct 2026This FAQ document helps with completion of the ASP biennial reports. It is based on questions raised in…
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Implementing Chronologies Across the Lifespan: A Practical Toolkit for Partnerships (Draft for comment)
Recently added24 Sep 2026This is a draft framework to support leaders, practitioners and multi-agency partners to make chronologies live, analytical, person-centred…
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Every Story Matters: A national blueprint for strengthening chronology practice in Scotland (Draft for comment)
Recently added24 Sep 2026This resource outlines a national blueprint for strengthening chronology practice in Scotland. It sets out a strategic vision,…
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Adult Support and Protection (ASP) National Minimum Dataset 2024-25
10 Jun 2026This is a statistical publication on Adult Support and Protection (ASP) activity in Scotland in 2024-25. It presents…
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National Framework for Adult Support and Protection Learning and Development in Scotland
24 Mar 2026This is the first national multi-agency Framework for Adult Support and Protection Learning and Development. It has been…
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National Framework for Adult Support and Protection Learning and Development in Scotland: Seven-minute briefing
19 Feb 2026This is a seven-minute briefing of the first national multi-agency Framework for Adult Support and Protection Learning and…
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Guidance for practitioners: Gender-based violence and learning disability
18 Nov 2025This guide aims to help people working with adults who have mild or moderate learning disabilities or significant…
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Equally safe: Scotland’s strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls
18 Nov 2025Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent and address all forms of violence against women and girls, specifically…
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Domestic abuse and trauma-informed practice: Companion document
18 Nov 2025This document supports all professionals working with women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, and/or perpetrators.…
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Forced Marriage Statutory Guidance
18 Nov 2025The Scottish Government recognises forced marriage to be a form of gender-based violence and, where children are victims…
