Adult Protection Committee

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This page should not be used to report an adult protection concern. If you're being harmed, or are concerned that someone you know may be at risk of harm, you should speak to someone about it. Call 999 if you, or the person being harmed, is in immediate danger. If less urgent - use the side link to report an adult protection concern to Adult Protection Network or call them on 01467 533100


The Aberdeenshire Adult Protection Committee is responsible for ensuring agencies work together to protect adults who may be at risk of harm. To ensure that we achieve this aim it is vital that we hear the views of people in our community.

The overall aim is the prevention of harm to adults at risk. The Committee duties include:

  • evaluate staff, partners and the public’s knowledge of adult protection legislation and develop effective training
  • raise awareness by giving information and advice to professionals and the wider community
  • develop, review and audit procedures for inter-agency working and adult protection policies and strategies
  • develop and introduce arrangements to audit and disseminate adult protection local activity
  • consult with people using the service and the public about adult protection inter-agency services
  • develop links and promote joint working with appropriate organisations and groups

The Committee was established after the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 was implemented. It meets 5 times a year.

Committee members are from:

  • Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
  • Housing Service (Aberdeenshire Council)
  • Police Scotland
  • NHS Grampian
  • Ambulance Service
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
  • the Care Inspectorate
  • Advocacy North East
  • Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
  • third sector organisations

The Committee is legally required to have an independent chair. Susan Maclaren chairs both this Committee and the Aberdeenshire Child Protection Committee.


This page should not be used to report an adult protection concern. If you're being harmed, or are concerned that someone you know may be at risk of harm, you should speak to someone about it. Call 999 if you, or the person being harmed, is in immediate danger. If less urgent - use the side link to report an adult protection concern to Adult Protection Network or call them on 01467 533100


The Aberdeenshire Adult Protection Committee is responsible for ensuring agencies work together to protect adults who may be at risk of harm. To ensure that we achieve this aim it is vital that we hear the views of people in our community.

The overall aim is the prevention of harm to adults at risk. The Committee duties include:

  • evaluate staff, partners and the public’s knowledge of adult protection legislation and develop effective training
  • raise awareness by giving information and advice to professionals and the wider community
  • develop, review and audit procedures for inter-agency working and adult protection policies and strategies
  • develop and introduce arrangements to audit and disseminate adult protection local activity
  • consult with people using the service and the public about adult protection inter-agency services
  • develop links and promote joint working with appropriate organisations and groups

The Committee was established after the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 was implemented. It meets 5 times a year.

Committee members are from:

  • Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
  • Housing Service (Aberdeenshire Council)
  • Police Scotland
  • NHS Grampian
  • Ambulance Service
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
  • the Care Inspectorate
  • Advocacy North East
  • Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
  • third sector organisations

The Committee is legally required to have an independent chair. Susan Maclaren chairs both this Committee and the Aberdeenshire Child Protection Committee.

  • APC - Case Review Discussion

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    The Committee considers case reviews as a key tool to develop our practice and make sure better outcomes for adults at risk. The process for case reviews is followed where it is believed an adult has not been kept safe and learning can occur in the Adult Support and Protection partnership.

    On the 20th April the Committee discussed 2 learning reviews. Work to develop improved practice around self neglect, holistic risk assessments and working partnerships were agreed to be taken forward.

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  • Tricky Friends

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    Aberdeenshire APC welcomes the development of this video/resource, to support vulnerable adults to to recognise what makes a good friend and how some relationships can be harmful. Tricky Friends - YouTube

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  • Financial Harm

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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.


    Aberdeenshire: 01467 533 100 or https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care/protection-and-support/adult-protection-and-support/


  • Adult Protection Committee meeting - 26 Jan 2022

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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.

  • Adult Protection Committee meeting - 10 October 2021

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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.

  • APC meeting - 24 August

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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.

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  • APC meeting - 2 June

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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

  • APC meeting - 19 April 2021

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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.

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  • What are we doing

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    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)

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