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Renfrewshire Community Plan 2008 - 2017 Adult protection
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We all know that children need to be protected, but sometimes adults need to be protected too.
Elderly people can become frail or suffer from dementia or Alzheimers disease. Adults who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities or mental health problems are more vulnerable than me or you. And the effects of drink or drug abuse can also make it harder for a person to look after themselves.
The harm these adults suffer can take a number of forms, including:
Elderly people can become frail or suffer from dementia or Alzheimers disease. Adults who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities or mental health problems are more vulnerable than me or you. And the effects of drink or drug abuse can also make it harder for a person to look after themselves.
The harm these adults suffer can take a number of forms, including:
Other useful contacts are:
- Mental Welfare Commission - 0131 222 611
- Office of the Public Guardian - 01324 678300
- Care Inspectorate - 0141 843 4230
- You First Advocacy - 0141 849 1229
- Renfrewshire Carers Advocacy Project - 0141 887 3643
- Social Work Out of Hours Standby Service - 0800 811505
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The Renfrewshire Adult Protection Committee (RAPC) includes high ranking police officers, senior councillors, chief council officers and high-level health experts.
Members are drawn from NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, the Procurator Fiscal's Office, Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership, Renfrewshire Council, Strathclyde Fire & Rescue and Strathclyde Police.
You can download a copy of RAPC's biennial report and summary leaflet below:
RAPC Biennial Report (pdf - 259Kb)RAPC Biennial Report - Summary Leaflet (pdf - 260Kb)Warning! This pdf may take some time to download due to large file size - 1.2Mb. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Download Acrobat Reader here.
You can also download a copy of RAPC's West of Scotland Inter Agency Adult Support and Protection Practice Guidance and Procedures below:
West of Scotland Inter Agency Guidance and Procedures (file size 1.03Mb)Back to top
