Useful Links

The ADASS 'Safeguarding Adults' publication

The ADASS has published a national framework of standards for good practice and outcomes in adult protection work (October 2005). This has been developed by those working in adult protection around the country to update the guidance provided through 'No Secrets' and brings together a set of standards which are supported by good practice examples.

Download Document here

Visit: www.adass.org.uk

Action on Elder Abuse

A good site from the influential charity, at the heart of efforts to raise awareness of abuse with an emphasis on older adult issues.

Visit: www.elderabuse.org.uk

Age Concern Leeds

Promoting the well-being and equality of older people to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

www.ageconcernleeds.org.uk

The Mental Capacity Act 2005

The Mental Capacity Act was introduced in 2007 and helps people who are unable to make decisions for themselves, (lacking capacity). The Act makes important changes to ways in which decisions can be made on behalf of other people and introduces a new offence of ill treatment or neglect of a person who lacks capacity.

Read a summary of the Act here:
www.dca.gov.uk/menincap/bill-summary.htm

Leeds Advocacy Network

Where to find advocacy support in Leeds. If you need help raising concerns, you may need an advocate. Leeds Advocacy Network website can help you find some support.

www.advocacy-network-leeds.org.uk

Public Concern at Work - Making Whistleblowing Work

Public Concern at Work is the independent authority on public whistleblowing. It provides advice and support to people who wish to blow the whistle on bad practice.

Visit www.pcaw.co.uk

The Alzheimers Society

The Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Lots of information and useful fact sheets.

Visit: www. alzheimers.org.uk

Ann Craft Trust

This is a site focusing on learning disabilities and abuse, also has excellent further links on adult protection issues.

Visit: www.anncrafttrust.org

International Network for Prevention of Elderly Abuse

This site shares information from around the world and offers interesting perspectives.

Visit: www.inpea.net

The Practioner Alliance Against Abuse of Vulnerable Adults

A good source of news and links to local professional support groups

Visit: pavauk.org.uk

WITNESS (formerly POPAN)

WITNESS: against abuse by health & care workers is the only charity in the UK working exclusively on abuse by health & care workers. WITNESS(formerly POPAN) runs a helpline, a support and advocacy service, provides training and develops new policy approaches to the prevention of abuse.

Visit: www.popan.org.uk

Department of Health

Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals, www.dh.gov.uk

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