NHS Highland
If you think you know someone who is being harmed, or at risk of being harmed, you must create an ASP Referral.
An Adult at Risk is defined by the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 via “The 3 Point Test” is someone who:
- is an adult aged 16 or over who is unable to protect themselves from someone harming them, or from exploitation and neglect, or to safeguard their own wellbeing, property, rights or other interests
- and is at risk of harm
- and because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental infirmity, is more vulnerable to being harmed than adults who are not so affected.
All three of the above criteria must be met.
Local and national policies and procedures exist which apply whenever abuse is suspected, or has occurred, and where specific action is required by statutory agencies to ensure the protection of the person.
If you’re unsure of the support you need, or unsure how to support someone else, please reach out.
Highland Adult Support & Protection webpage (this includes contact telephone numbers) – Click here
Argyll & Bute
What to do if you are worried about someone?
Adults most at risk of harm are individuals aged 16 years and over, who may be in need of extra support because they are elderly or have a learning disability, physical impairment, sensory impairment or a mental health problem and who are, or may be, unable to take care of themselves or unable to protect themselves against harm.
It is everybody’s business to help protect people who may be at risk. If you know someone who you believe is being harmed please tell us so that we can help them to protect themselves.
Adults at Risk of Harm | Argyll and Bute Council
Keeping Children Safe in Scotland
This website has been created to provide information about keeping younger children and young people safe in Scotland. It includes separate sections for younger children, young people and parents or carers
Argyll & Bute Child Protection – Click here