The Committee welcomed a presentation on ASP training in Aberdeenshire and thanked the Grampian ASP Learning and Development Group for their continued work in developing practice in Aberdeenshire.

Committee members met today and discuss current increase in demand across all ASP services and Organisations. The Grampian Capacity Assessment Pathway and Tool was presented and approved by Committee.

The committee had an interesting discussion around increase in large scale investigations and the Imapct of Covid 19 on Service User involvement in the Adult Protection Process.

The APC meeting focused on a number of recommendations for case reviews that had been completed. Further information regarding the case reviews can be view on the Adult Protection Committee Webpage hosted by Aberdeenshire Council Publications - Aberdeenshire Council

The Committee meeting looked at a number of case reviews to agree on future work and practice improvements. There was a number of interesting conversations on hoarding, improving how staff engage with adults in distress and trauma informed practice.

This area gives information on current actions being undertaken by the Adult Protection Committee.

The APC Action Plan for 2020-22 can be viewed on the Adult Protection Website hosted by Aberdeenshire Council - APC Action Plan 2020 - 2022 (aberdeenshire.gov.uk)