There are 2 main procedures that all practitioners/managers should be fully aware of. These are the most up to date and specific guidance on what is expected in all aspects of ASP work.
Main procedures:
Forth Valley ASP Multi Agency Guidance
Interview Guidance – Five Stage Model in Adult Support and Protection
Supporting procedures:
There are also supporting procedures which staff must be aware of. These are:
Forth Valley Adult IRD Guidance V5 10.09.24
Falkirk Self-Neglect and Hoarding Guidance
Forth Valley Adult Care Harm Reduction Protocol 2021
Falkirk Escalating Concerns Protocol
Forth Valley Cross Boundary Protocol
Forth Valley Large Scale Investigation Protocol
IRISS Adult Support and Protection National Large Scale Investigation Framework
Advocacy and support are an important aspect of protecting adults at risk of harm. There is statutory obligation to consider advocacy in every case of adult protection, and referral to advocacy services can take place at any stage in the adult protection Journey.
The Forth Valley Advocacy services can accessed through this link
Falkirk: Early Indicators of Concern
Early Indicators of Concern in Care Setting: Guidance for Visiting Staff to Care Homes
Early Indicators of Concern Reporting Tool
Adult Support and Protection in Care Homes – Information pack for care home practitioners
Clackmannanshire & Stirling: Early Indicators of Concern
Early Indicators of Concern Guidance
National Guidance:
