Adult Protection

Question 1

What are the key legislations for adult protection?

Answer 1

Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Mental health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003
Human Rights Act 1998

Question 2

When are adults deemed at risk of harm?

Answer 2

When another person(s) conduct is causing or is likely to cause the adult to be harmed
If the adult is engaging or is likely to engage in conduct which causes or is likely to cause self-harm

Question 3

Give examples of principles of intervention?

Answer 3

Intervention must benefit the adult
Must be the least restrictive option
Take into account the views of the Adult’s nearest relative, primary carer, guardian or attorney

Question 4

Give examples of types of harm?

Answer 4

Sexual
Physical
Emotional
Self
Verbal

Question 5

Give examples of other types of harm?

Answer 5

Forced marriage
Radicalisation
Human trafficking
Hate crime

Question 6

How do you report concerns?

Answer 6

Recognise
Record
Report

Question 7

What are the indicators of harm?

Answer 7

Physical harm
Psychological harm
Sexual harm
Neglect/acts of omission
Financial harm
Institutional harm