“Three Acts” – The interface between three protective legislations for adults in Scotland
It is everyone’s job to make sure all the people of North Lanarkshire are protected.
Last updated on: January 14, 2025
“Three Acts” – The interface between three protective legislations for adults in Scotland
July 30 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
FreeCourse information:
This is a multi-agency course which offers staff from varied agencies an insight into three of the protective legislations for adults in Scotland:
• Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
• Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
• Adult support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
This 3-hour long course is facilitated online via MS Teams.
The course is led by a trainer and includes activities, discussions, and PowerPoint learning.
This course is aimed at those staff who work in:
• North Lanarkshire Council/ Health and Social Care Partnership
• NHS Lanarkshire
• Police Scotland
• Scottish Fire and Rescue
• Community, Voluntary & Independent Sector;
and who in the course of their work duties come into contact with adults who may be at risk of harm.
Aims and Objectives:
• To increase awareness of the interface between the three legislations as stated above.
• To understand the background of the three legislations.
• To understand the purpose and legislative basis of the three legislations.
• To increase awareness of the implementation of the three legislations and how they aim to safeguard and protect adults who may be at risk.