Adult support and protection

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The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 introduces new measures to identify, support and protect adults who may be at risk of harm or neglect and who may not be able to protect themselves.

Read more about the Act

Are you being harmed?

If you are unable to protect yourself from being harmed it is important to tell someone. Everyone has a right to be safe.

Do you know of someone who is being harmed?

If you think you know someone who is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed, you must tell someone. Remember, the person being harmed may not be able to report it.