ADULT SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

Target Audience

This course is mandatory for all social workers, occupational therapists, nurses employed by the Health and Social Care Partnership who have more than 1 year experience and are eligible to act as a ‘Council Officer’, and who have previously undertaken Council Officer training within Scotland. It is also for NHS and Police staff who are involved in undertaking Duty to Inquires and Interagency Referral Discussions.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is NOT suitable for 3rd sector delegates and any booking will be cancelled.

Aims:

• To increase understanding of legislative duties under the Adult Support and Protection Act.
• The Adult Support and Protection process.
• Roles and responsibility.
• Risk analysis and protection planning.
• Recording.
• Case studies from referral to Protection Order.

NOTE: Recommended Council Officers undertake  this training 1 year after the Level 3 (2-day)  course and then every 2 years subsequently. For all others, one year after Level 2 ASP training and every 2 years subsequently.