Who does what

The Support and Protection of adults at risk is the responsibility of all statutory agencies, voluntary and private providers.

The opportunity for harm is reduced by making sure that adults are empowered and supported to make their own choices about their lives and to live as independently as possible.

The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 gives Councils and in particular Social Work Resources the lead responsibility for inquiring and investigating into the circumstances of adults at risk who are being harmed.

It is important that Council employees and other public bodies named within the Act, whatever their role and responsibilities, understand that they have a duty to report their concerns and co-operate with the Council when making inquiries.