Adult Support and Protection

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Everybody has the right to be safe and well-looked after. The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is there to protect adults vulnerable to harm/abuse.

What is adult protection?

Local councils have a legal duty to step in if they think someone is being harmed or is at risk of harm, as described by the Act.

Who is the Act for?

The Act is there to protect ‘adults at risk’. An adult at risk is defined as someone who: can’t safeguard themselves, their property or their rights; is at risk of harm; and is experiencing:

• a disability 
• a mental disorder
• illness
• physical or mental infirmity.

Who should I tell?

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar – Adult Health and Social Care team (click to visit webpage):

• Tel. 01851 822708 email: asphealthsocialcare@cne-siar.gov.uk
• Out-of-hours – contact Faire on tel. 01851 701702

Police Scotland on 101 or via the details here.

If an adult is in danger or at immediate risk you should phone the Police on 999