Financial Harm in Adult Support & Protection

Description

This course will aid practitioners in defining, recognising and identifying key concepts in relation to Financial Harm in the context of Adult Support and Protection. Participants will enhance their knowledge in both the recognition of financial harm and referring those who meet the appropriate criteria of Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 to the South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership. The content of this learning event includes facilitator input, group exercises and case studies.

Key themes explored will include factors affecting the adult's decision making, cognitive capacity and Power of Attorney and Guardianships. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• Recognise the types and indicators of financial harm.

• Understand the impact of financial harm on different adult groups.

• Describe the sources of help or interventions that will support or protect adults experiencing financial harm.

• Understand how to report adults at risk of financial harm, in relation to the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.

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