allows for the removal to, and detention and maintenance in, suitable premises, of persons in need of care and attention, even if they refuse to go, and refuse consent to having care and attention. It does not enable them to be medically treated, but if they were to be found to lack mental capacity on arrival at […]
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The S.V.G.A provides the legislative framework for the new Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme. The new arrangements will be introduced in phases from Autumn 2008. The Act defines the scope of the scheme and provides that certain activities in relation to vulnerable groups are regulated. The ISA will replace the POVA list. The act enables local
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‘Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults’ is the ‘umbrella’ title given to social services’ ordinary statutory community care assessment and care planning functions, and their functions under the Mental Health Act, when the particular reason for the referral or scrutiny of the individual is a perceived risk to the welfare of a vulnerable adult, usually at the hands
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This topic is explored through the analysis of specific questions and analysis, in addition to this table, which started life in Barking & Dagenham LBC, and for which we are grateful. TYPE OF ABUSE LEGAL STEPS and REMEDIES PHYSICAL Criminal prosecution by the CPS– Offences against the Person Act Civil action by the victim –
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In a society where vulnerable people can be persistently exploited and everyone is expected to pay for what they need, the law has to provide mechanisms to protect against financial abuse, albeit through intervention in the lives of those for whom the protection is intended. To this end there are statutory and common law provisions
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‘Adult Protection’ is the title given to social services’ ordinary statutory community care assessment and care planning functions, and their functions under the Mental Health Act, when the reason for the referral is a perceived risk to the welfare of a vulnerable adult, usually at the hands of someone else. There is a potential legal problem here,
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