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Some adults are at risk of financial harm as, due to their vulnerabilities, they may not be able to look after their money or possessions.
Financial harm includes theft, fraud, pressure to hand over or sign over property or money, misuse of property or welfare benefits, stopping someone getting their money or possessions, or being scammed by rogue traders, online scams, by email or by post.
Anyone can be the culprit – a stranger over the phone, on the internet or on the doorstep. But it’s more likely to be someone known to them, such as a friend, relative or colleague.
Alison Lynch, Chair of the Grampian Adult Protection Financial Harm Group said – "Financial harm is one of the most common forms of harm reported to local adult protection units. It can have a significant impact on a vulnerable adult, not just on their finances, but also on their physical and mental health. Unpaid bills, having debts, taking out loans, or possessions going missing from their home, could all be signs of financial harm. Other signs could be that they look unkempt or thin, or has lost confidence, or are anxious or distressed."
How can you help?
If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult may be at risk of financial harm, please don’t ignore it – adult protection is everyone's business. You can report suspicious activity to your local council’s Adult Protection Unit, or if reporting a crime contact Police Scotland on 101. The matter will be dealt with sensitively and confidentially, and support given if needed.
If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult may be at risk of harm and needs support, please don’t ignore it – adult protection is everyone's business.
Some adults are at risk of financial harm as, due to their vulnerabilities, they may not be able to look after their money or possessions.
Financial harm includes theft, fraud, pressure to hand over or sign over property or money, misuse of property or welfare benefits, stopping someone getting their money or possessions, or being scammed by rogue traders, online scams, by email or by post.
Anyone can be the culprit – a stranger over the phone, on the internet or on the doorstep. But it’s more likely to be someone known to them, such as a friend, relative or colleague.
Alison Lynch, Chair of the Grampian Adult Protection Financial Harm Group said – "Financial harm is one of the most common forms of harm reported to local adult protection units. It can have a significant impact on a vulnerable adult, not just on their finances, but also on their physical and mental health. Unpaid bills, having debts, taking out loans, or possessions going missing from their home, could all be signs of financial harm. Other signs could be that they look unkempt or thin, or has lost confidence, or are anxious or distressed."
How can you help?
If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult may be at risk of financial harm, please don’t ignore it – adult protection is everyone's business. You can report suspicious activity to your local council’s Adult Protection Unit, or if reporting a crime contact Police Scotland on 101. The matter will be dealt with sensitively and confidentially, and support given if needed.
If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult may be at risk of harm and needs support, please don’t ignore it – adult protection is everyone's business.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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 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
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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.
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.
Some adults are at risk of financial harm as, due to their vulnerabilities, they may not be able to look after their money or possessions.Financial harm includes theft, fraud, pressure to hand over or sign over property or money, misuse of property or welfare benefits, stopping someone getting their money or possessions, or being scammed by rogue traders, online scams, by email or by post.Anyone can be the culprit – a stranger over the phone, on the internet or on the doorstep. But it’s more likely to be someone known to them, such as a friend, relative or colleague.Alison Lynch, Chair of the Grampian Adult Protection Financial Harm Group said – "Financial harm is one of the most common forms of harm reported to local adult protection units. It can have a significant impact on a vulnerable adult, not just on their finances, but also on their physical and mental health. Unpaid bills, having debts, taking out loans, or possessions going missing from their home, could all be signs of financial harm. Other signs could be that they look unkempt or thin, or has lost confidence, or are anxious or distressed."How can you help?If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult may be at risk of financial harm, please don’t ignore it – adult protection is everyone's business. You can report suspicious activity to your local council’s Adult Protection Unit, or if reporting a crime contact Police Scotland on 101. The matter will be dealt with sensitively and confidentially, and support given if needed.
