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Working together to safeguard people: volume 4: adult protection and support orders. Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This statutory guidance, issued under section 131 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, provides a single point of reference on Adult Protection and Support Orders (APSOs) for local authorities. APSOs are to be used to enable an authorised officer, and any other person specified in the order, to speak to an adult suspected of being at risk of abuse or neglect in private, to establish whether the adult can make decisions freely, to assess whether the person is an adult at risk and to establish if any action should be taken. The guidance provides information on what an APSO is and when it can used; seeking, making and enforcement of an APSO. It also looks at what needs to be done after an order is made. The guidance will also be of interest to the police and court staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Can man, 62, live safely at home after stroke?
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.4.10, 2010, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Social workers and a service user offer advice on a case involving a stroke sufferer whose stay in a care home raised questions about his ability to live independently.
The adult safeguarding practice handbook
- Authors:
- SPREADBURY Kate, HUBBARD Rachel
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 216
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
A practical guide to best practice in adult safeguarding which supports students and practitioners to develop the skills, knowledge and ethical awareness to confidently address the challenges of adult safeguarding across a wide range of practice contexts in the UK. The authors explore the current context of adult safeguarding in the UK, together with the legislation, rights and principles that are the basis of best practice, and with a focus on developments in practice following the implementation of the Care Act 2014. Practitioners are supported to develop their practice by exploring new research and innovative ways of working within the field, while promoting the importance of learning from experience and building resilience in adult safeguarding work. The book includes: case studies and examples of professional decision making from experienced adult safeguarding practitioners; top tips and models to enable confident application of knowledge to practice’ and tools for reflection to extend the practitioner’s development. (Edited publisher abstract)
Safeguarding adults together under the Care Act 2014: a multi-agency practice guide
- Author:
- STARNS Barbara
- Publisher:
- Critical Publishing
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 160
This book provides professionals with the knowledge and understanding they need to deliver adult safeguarding support and translates the Care Act 2014 requirements into practice. Whilst the Act lacks an explicit outline of the process to follow, there is still a clear set of safeguarding elements that create a framework of operation for professionals to become more effective in their safeguarding practice. The book attempts an outline of that framework, covering the nature of safeguarding; how safeguarding works; making safeguarding personal; safeguarding mental capacity; advocacy; safeguarding and risk; safeguarding partners; and safeguarding adult reviews. The book includes illustrations that explain complex elements of safeguarding, practice case studies and examples to support understanding of safeguarding and application of knowledge and skill. (Edited publisher abstract)
Need, risk and protection in social work practice
- Authors:
- HOTHERSALL Steve J., MAAS-LOWIT Mike
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 196p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This book is aimed at practitioners and students of social work in the UK to help them understand issues surrounding need, risk and protection. In Part One, the concepts behind need, risk and protection are examined in terms of what they are, what they mean, what they look like and how they relate to capacity and incapacity, and the recognition and assessment of problems and outcomes. Practical issues are considered in legal and policy terms. The concepts of risk, ‘risk aversion’ and risk management are also discussed with regard to professional practice. Part Two contains chapters on specific areas of social work practice, including: children, young people and families; mental health; older people; criminal justice and probation; disability; and substance misuse.
Consenting adults?: guidance for professionals and carers when considering rights and risks in sexual relationships involving people with a mental disorder
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Sexual expression, sexual relationships, marriage and children are a natural and expected part of a person’s life experience. People with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder, have the same personal and sexual needs and rights as anyone else. At the same time people with a mental disorder can be at particular risk of abuse or exploitation. Balancing those rights and risks raises a host of legal and moral dilemmas. This guidance has been produced in response to the legal, ethical and practical issues concerning sexual relationships involving adults with a mental disorder. It is intended to provide a framework for discussion of the general issues that need to be considered when assessing risk and considering the need for intervention in a person’s sexual life. In assessing and deciding on the need for intervention, this guidance looks at a number of significant questions for practitioners. These include: assessment of capacity; issues of consent; knowledge of the person’s background and past and present wishes; the nature of the mental disorder; different forms of sexual expression; potential risks as against benefits; staff attitudes, knowledge and training; assistance given by staff; family attitudes; cultural and religious beliefs; the person’s living situation; statutory duties and professional and organisational responsibilities to investigate, including issues of confidentiality and disclosure; and intervention that may be required.
I decided to do nothing
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.4.10, 2010, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The case of a vulnerable man who lives alone and who continued to refuse services is presented. The decision to allow him to remain at home, without services but with the support of his family is discussed.
Mental capacity assessments in secure care: an unnecessary complication?
- Author:
- ROYCHOWDHURY Ashimesh
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 33(12), December 2009, pp.461-464.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
This article reviews the key criteria and implications of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (which set out the legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves) and its code of practice for patients in forensic care detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, and looks at the impact of amendments by the Mental Health Act 2007 and its code of practice. Considering changes in legislation, implications for detained individuals, implications for the Human Rights Act, capacity judgements in mental disorder and a case scenario, the author argues that capacity judgements in mental disorder are inherently complex, unreliable and inextricably linked to risk assessment, that an overemphasis on capacity in decision-making about patient management in secure care can obscure the central issue of risk and proportionality under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and that services need to ensure an open debate about these issues.
Safeguarding adults under the Care Act 2014: understanding good practice
- Editors:
- COOPER Adi, WHITE Emily
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 288
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide sets out the most current principles behind working in adult safeguarding, presents core skills and knowledge to support best practice and shows how to overcome areas that present challenges to practitioners. Two core themes are ensuring adult safeguarding is person-centred and outcome-focused. Chapters cover issues such as self-neglect and hoarding, domestic abuse, modern slavery and human trafficking and financial scams. Each chapter includes case studies to illustrate good practice, checklists, and key messages for specific areas of practice. The appendix provides an overview of core legal frameworks for safeguarding adults practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
A preventable death? A family’s perspective on an adult safeguarding review regarding an adult with traumatic brain injury
- Author:
- NORMAN Alyson
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 18(6), 2016, pp.341-352.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the care management of a man with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a family member’s perspective. Design/methodology/approach: The paper provides a case history of “Tom” both prior to his TBI and after. Findings: Tom was the subject of a safeguarding adults case review in Somerset following his death in 2014. Ultimately the paper highlights the shortcomings and failures in the care Tom received by various organisations which ultimately contributed to his suicide. Practical implications: The paper highlights the need for more effective communication between professionals managing the care of those with TBI. Furthermore, professionals need training in the need for mental capacity assessments and improved safeguarding and risk assessments with adults with TBI. Originality/value: This paper provides insight into the needs of an adult with TBI from the perspective of a family member who is also a trained psychologist. (Publisher abstract)