A Framework for the Development of Policies and Procedures

Alerter's Guidance

Awareness of adult abuse is key to protecting vulnerable adults from abuse. As an Alerter it is essential that you are aware of the Local Authority Code of Practice on the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and carefully follow these guidelines on how to recognise and report adult abuse.

Contents

• Introduction
• Who is a vulnerable adult?
• Acknowledgements
• Code of Practice
• Alerter's Guidance

See also:

• Making Decisions' from the Lord Chancellor's Department.
  
• A Practical Guidance for Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Agencies including Changes to the Requirement for CRB Disclosures (429KB - pdf help) (July 2004)

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