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Welcome to the Multi-Agency Adult Protection Manager and Practitioner Conference

Welcome to the Multi-Agency Adult Protection Manager and Practitioner Conference. Roseanne Fearon Head of Service Adult Services Fife Council Social Work Directorate. Euan Page Parliamentary and Government Affairs Manager Equality and Human Rights Commission. Euan Page

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Welcome to the Multi-Agency Adult Protection Manager and Practitioner Conference

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  1. Welcome to the Multi-Agency Adult Protection Manager and Practitioner Conference

  2. Roseanne Fearon Head of Service Adult Services Fife Council Social Work Directorate

  3. Euan Page Parliamentary and Government Affairs Manager Equality and Human Rights Commission

  4. Euan Page Fife Adult Protection Conference, 20 May 2013 Hidden in Plain Sight: 2 Years On

  5. Defining our Terms “Unwanted, exploitative or abusive conduct against disabled people which has the purpose or effect of either: Violating the dignity, safety, security or autonomy of the person experiencing it, or Creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading or offensive environment.”

  6. Hidden in Plain Sight report High profile cases – the most public example of a profound social problem A culture of disbelief exists around the issue Significant under-reporting - concerns about reporting process/ negative reporting experiences, fear of consequences, lack of confidence in public bodies Linked to wider assumptions and attitudes about disability and disabled people The V word

  7. Next Steps • Supporting disabled people and DPOs • Capturing useful learning from adult protection professionals • Victims and Witnesses Bill

  8. The Scottish Context Criminal Law Victims and Witnesses Bill Adult Protection Law and Practice Equality Duties Health & Social Care Integration Using UN Disability Convention to mark progress

  9. ‘Building a society built on fairness and respect where people are confident in all aspects of their diversity.’

  10. DISABILITY HATE CRIME Bill Harley Fife Community Safety Partnership

  11. Hate Crime ‘ a crime motivated by malice or ill will towards a social group ’ (as defined by the Scottish Government)

  12. Statistics 2012 - 13 • 108 reports received by FCSP • 13 (12%) related to disability • 5 to religion • 6 gender • 10 for age • 16 sexual orientation • 58 for race or ethnicity

  13. Third Party Reporting Third Party Reporting seeks to bridge the gap for people who find it difficult or in some cases impossible to report hate crimes or incidents directly to the police.

  14. Third Party Reporting

  15. Third Party Reporting Fife Community Safety Partnership • Outcome – Better Support to Victims • Theme - Tackling Inequalities

  16. DISABILITY HATE CRIME Bill Harley Fife Community Safety Partnership

  17. Discussion Groups

  18. Refreshments

  19. Paul Comley National Adult Protection Co-ordinator WithScotland

  20. Adult Support and Protection Strategic Overview

  21. National Priorities Financial Harm Adult Protection in A&E Adult Protection in care homes Service User and Carer involvement Data collection

  22. Approval and Refinement This presentation is based upon proposals yet to be approved by the National Policy Forum and notes that the stated priorities are being refined.

  23. Financial Harm Stated Priority: better equipping individuals, family, friends and professionals to recognise, reduce and stop financial harm to adults at risk. Led by Police Scotland/Scottish Business Crime Centre – aims to: Analyse statistical information gathered. Identify barriers to sharing of information across public and private sectors focussing on reducing financial harm to adults at risk.

  24. Financial Harm Collate details of all law enforcement preventative programmes/strategies aimed at reducing criminal opportunities. Seek adoption throughout Police Scotland in conjunction with partners. Arrange and deliver multi-disciplinary experiential practitioner workshop.

  25. Financial Harm Already completed: Joint training package developed between Angus Council and legacy Tayside Police. Banks to be invited to participate. Clydesdale Bank, RBS and Lloyds communicated awareness raising guidance on ‘signs of financial harm’ to Scottish staff.

  26. A&E Priority Statement • Stated Priority: To raise awareness of adult protection in A&E departments. • Project recently commenced. • Regional project looking at multi-agency working to improve outcomes for individuals who frequently present to A&E and other services. • Regional Protocol for hospital staff developed in another region.

  27. Adult Protection in Care Homes Stated Priority: to explore issues of adult protection in care home settings Possible actions/products may include: Publicity on rights of adults in care homes Improved staff training materials National protocol for large scale inquiry Mechanism for enhanced sharing of ASP good practice and promotion

  28. Adult Protection in Care Homes Recommendations for changes to legislation or guidance Recommendations on means to monitor improvements

  29. Service User and Carer Involvement Stated Priority: To explore ways to improve the involvement of Service Users and Carers, drawing on existing good practice and research. Main outcome to provide feedback from Service Users and Carers regarding their thoughts on how services could better engage them around Adult Support and Protection issues.

  30. Service User and Carer Involvement The findings will be shared with APCs and may inform strategic thinking as well as direct practice with Service Users and Carers.

  31. Data Collection Stated Priority: To develop a single data set to inform annual adult protection data collection. Working with partners including Local Authorities, COSLA and ADSW to understand the current limitations on what data can be provided. Provide a usable mechanism suitable for data collection by users

  32. Data Collection Provide a data collection model that is approved by all ASP stakeholders Ensure data is consistent and easy to analyze Devise a strategy of measuring the benefits for those who are/are not involved Consider feasibility of multi-agency national data collection Develop a dataset which could be used for overall public protection (compared to Child Protection and MAPPA).

  33. WithScotland Website Scottish Government funding Extending reach to include Adult Support and Protection Offers a resource to professionals by providing access to an e-Library. Links to Act Against Harm website Information and materials within the three broad headings Connecting, Exchanging, Protecting

  34. WithScotland Website Optimisation and visibility via search engine Information (research, policy and practice) gathered to develop the Adult Protection content. ‘Adult Protection’ added to media search for articles of interest which can also be added to the site. Links to ‘TalkWith’ an online practitioner forum. ‘TalkWith’ extended to ASP community

  35. Details • http://withscotland.org/ • @WithScotland • Paul Comley, National Adult Protection Coordinator: paul.comley@stir.ac.uk • withscotland@stir.ac.uk

  36. John Myles Independent Chair Adult Protection Committee

  37. Discussion Groups

  38. Close John Myles - Independent Chair Adult Protection Committee

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