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National Adult Support and Protection Day 2023

Recognising signs of neglect and self-neglect

The number of people referred to Adult Support and Protection across Scotland has risen from 700 to 940 during the period 2021 – 2022.

Today (20th February) marks National Adult Support and Protection Day, and this year people are being encouraged to look out for signs of neglect.

Social Care Minister Kevin Stewart said:

“We know that the cost of living crisis is making day to day decisions harder for many, and for those looking after others, or struggling to take care of themselves it could be making things even harder. The important thing is that people know what to look for and where to go to get help for anyone they are worried about who may be suffering from neglect or self-neglect.

“Everyone has a role to play in keeping people safe from harm, and Adult Support and Protection Day helps highlight the role people in the community have in raising concerns. I would like to thank the ASP National Communications Group for all the effort that has gone into raising the focus on this and helping ensure people are getting the help that they need.”

The Scottish Government has developed a video titled ‘Seen Something? Say Something?’ to help raise awareness of neglect and self-neglect. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ASP DAY 2023 VIDEO

Help during the cost of living crisis

The Scottish Government website provides links, information and signposting to a range of assistance available to the public with regard to the Cost of Living Crisis, that may be helpful at this challenging time. Click on the link below to read more.

Cost of living crisis – Cost of Living Support Scotland

Shut Out Scammers

During these uncertain times accurate information can be difficult to differentiate from the masses of 'fake news' circulating. Please read more about Coronavirus Scams.
 
South Lanarkshire Adult Protection Committee have produced a poster giving inforamtion to people who are self-isolating during the coroavirus pandemic. You can download a copy of the Poster here.

Local News

National Doorstep Crime Campaign success

A national multi-agency doorstep crime operation, led by Police Scotland, has been a major success in preventing and beating the rogue traders and doorstep con men.

Police and other agencies detected over 1,000 offences during the dates of operational activity, with over 200 individuals being subsequently arrested. Charges specific to activity surrounding serious and organised crime were also libelled and reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

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Hate Crime & Third Party Reporting

Hate Crime is any criminal offence committed against an individual or property that is motivated by a person's hatred of someone because of his or her actual or perceived race, religion, transgender identity, sexual orientation or disability?

Hate Crime is wrong, it is against the law, and everyone has the right to live safely and without fear.

You can report a Hate Crime as follows:

Third party reporting

In some cases victims/witnesses of Hate Crime do not feel comfortable reporting the matter directly to the Police and may be more comfortable reporting it to someone they are familiar with.

To ensure all victims/witnesses are able to report Hate Crimes, Police Scotland works in partnership with a wide variety of partners who perform the role of 3rd Party Reporting Centres. Staff within 3rd Party Reporting Centres have been trained to assist a victim or witness in submitting a report to the police and can make such a report on the victim/witnesses behalf.

please click here for a list of your nearest Third Party reporting centre