If you are looking to learn more about Adult Support and Protection in Scotland, this page is for you.
In Scotland, Adult Support and Protection is where services in organisations like, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and NHS Orkney work together to keep vulnerable adults safe, happy and healthy. Where we say “Safe” we mean being protected from or not exposed to risk of danger actual danger or being harmed.
Adults are anyone aged 16 years or older who may be at risk of harm due to:
All adults at risk of harm have the right to be safe and protected.
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is designed to protect those adults who are unable to safeguard their own interests and are at risk of harm because they are affected by:
Harm means all harm including self-harm and neglect.
You may see and hear things that make you worry about an adult’s welfare and safety or may be worried about your self.
To report any concerns please contact Adult Social Work on 01856 873535 extension 2643
If your call is before 9am or after 5pm please call the Balfour Hospital Switch Board on 01856 888000 and ask for the Out of Hours Social Worker.
If you are very worried about someone’s immediate safety, you can call the Police on 101.
Further information can be found in the ASP – Everyone’s business (iriss.org.uk) report.
Professionals working in ASP can find a suite of ASP support materials at the ASPIRE Hub: ASPire Hub | Iriss
During normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Contact Orkney Health and Care Children and Families Services on 01856 873535 extension 3342 or if the person is an adult call 01856 873535 and ask for Adult Social Work
This will take you to The Balfour Hospital switchboard then you ask for the Emergency Social Worker.
