Adult Support and Protection Flashcards
what does the adults with incapacity act allow
intervention in an adults welfare and financial affairs where the adult lacks capacity
what does the mental health act allow
medical professionals to detain and treat people on the grounds of mental disorder
what does human rights act state
rights of individuals must be upheld at all times
what does the adult support and protection act do
identify and protect adults at risk of harm
what is the 3 point test
adults over 16 who
1 - unable to safeguard own wellbeing
2 - are at risk of harm
3 - because they are affected and more vulnerable than adults who are not affected
what determines whether an adult is at risk
3 point test
when are adults deemed to be at risk
when another persons conduct is causing the adult to be harmed or adult is engaging in conduct which causes self harm
what are the principles of the adult support and protection act
intervention must benefit adult
be the least restrictive option
have regards to adults wishes
take into account views of relative
encourage participation
how does an inquiry start
social work staff checks background information, speaks to others and adult involved, does 3 point test and risk assessment
what is an investigation
gathering information to inform a risk assessment which is completed by the council officer
what is an assessment order
allows adult to be taken to more suitable place for interview or medical exam
what is removal order
permits adult to be moved to any place to protect them from harm
what is banning order
temporary banning order bans subject of order from a specified place
how do you report concerns of an adult at risk
recognise
record
report
