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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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…
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Adult Support and Protection: Large Scale Investigation guidance
17 Nov 2025The guidance is a framework that can be used across Scotland. It aims to improve the quality and…
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Adult safeguarding: Roles and competencies for health care staff (Royal College of Nursing)
National framework for Adult Support and Protection learning and development in Scotland (learning and development resources)National guidance and frameworks17 Nov 2025This document has been designed for health care staff and the teams they work with. It supports staff…
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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…
