Adult Support & Protection Engagement Escalation & Non ASP Case Conferences

Adult Support and Protection Engagement Escalation & Non ASP Case Conferences

·       Discussing the 7 minute briefing papers on the Non-ASP adult case conference and engagement escalation protocol.

·       70 minute session for health to discuss using these as tools in your workplace

·       Focus is patients who are at risk not meeting the criteria for ASP legislation and patients who refuse or having difficulties engaging with services 

In Scotland, the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is designed to safeguard adults from various forms of harm.  Harm includes physical, financial, sexual or psychological abuse, neglect or discrimination, self-harm and self-neglect. The act has key principles; with the focus on being the least restrictive and that any intervention should benefit the adult 

There is a duty for local councils to make reasonable and balanced interventions on behalf of the adult and highlights the importance of partnership working requiring collaboration among 

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING 

Are you concerned about an adult who has been harmed or at risk of harm?  

Call Fife Social Work Contact Centre on 01383 602200.

For further information NHS Staff, please follow the link: Adult Protection