Vulnerable Adults. In acknowledging that some service users would fall outside of the eligibility criteria for learning disability services wherever the line is drawn, there is a need for a clear definition of other “vulnerable adults” who may, on occasion, qualify for services which are best provided within the learning disability specialism. In these cases the criteria would be: • a person who is believed to have a learning disability or borderline intelligence but does not have a definite diagnosis and • is at immediate risk from death, serious harm, serious exploitation or neglect and • help is not available from any other service In such cases, help and advice will be provided on a short term basis with the aim of moving service users out of specialist learning disability services into mainstream services as soon as possible This service user group is not entitled to ongoing services from the learning disability specialism and intervention from specialist learning disability services in relation to people who do not meet the normal eligibility criteria will be exceptional
Vulnerable Adults. 5.1 The Safeguarding Adults Policy, Procedure and Good Practice Guidance, defines a “Vulnerable Adult” as: Adults who are in receipt of, or may be eligible for, community care services.
5.2 In other words it is those whose independence and wellbeing would be at risk if they did not receive appropriate health and social care support. This includes adults with physical, sensory and mental impairments and learning disabilities, howsoever those impairments have arisen, e.g. whether present from birth or due to advancing age, chronic illness or injury. They also include carers: family and friends who provide personal assistance and care to adults on an unpaid basis. They are not a self-defined community, but a group that has been created by social policy. This document is based on the premise that “when an adult in this group is experiencing abuse or neglect, this will have significant impact on their independence, health and wellbeing.” (ADSS 2005)
5.3 People who may be included in a definition of a “Vulnerable Person”. ● People with learning disabilities ● People with physical disabilities ● People with sensory impairments ● People with mental health needs, including dementia ● People who misuse substances or alcohol ● People who are physically or mentally frail
5.4 The safeguarding adults policy, procedure and good practice guidance applies all residents of St. Helens, regardless of the setting, i.e. community, hospital or care establishment. If you suspect, observe or someone discloses the abuse of a Vulnerable Adult, you must contact St Helens Adult and Children’s Contact Centre, 24 hours a day on 01744 676600.
Vulnerable Adults. Advisors must be aware of the policy, procedure and pathway for referral of vulnerable adults.
Vulnerable Adults. Social Care ANNEX E SALFORD CITY COUNCIL GREATER MANCHESTER WEST MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SECONDMENT POLICY
