The Adult Safeguarding Practice Handbook 2e

"Equips students whose career plans entail professional occupations that deal with safeguarding with necessary legal and practical information." Karen Corteen, Liverpool John Moores University

"Case studies and tools for reflection make this an excellent text to support students applying theoretical and legal knowledge to practice." Peter Simcock, Birmingham City University

“This book is a useful starting point for practitioners and students who are exploring the area of safeguarding in social work, with valuable signposts for all practitioners in terms of the issues which may arise in the field.” The British Journal of Social Work

“This is a valuable handbook for all practitioners in adult social care, providing important updates on some of the emerging and complex issues being faced in adult safeguarding practice today.” Sarah Jasper, Head of Safeguarding Adults Services, Gloucestershire County Council

“Safeguarding adults is a fast-evolving area of social work practice. It is often hard for students and practitioners to keep on top of the law, guidance and research in this area. Kate Spreadbury and Rachel Hubbard use their expertise as seasoned social workers and in Safeguarding Adults Reviews to provide a clear and accessible guide for social workers and social work students working within this area.” Jeremy Dixon, Cardiff University

“Covers both the legal framework and practice information about adult safeguarding in a balanced and well-informed manner. It will become a valuable tool for professionals working within this area.” Laura Pritchard-Jones, Keele University

"A thought-provoking book which enables the reader to be guided through the legal complexities of adult safeguarding using practical examples within a social care setting." Iwan Dowie, University of South Wales

"This book provides the practitioner with a valuable tool to use in their everyday work. Read it in full or refer to it in the course of your work." Doug Bale, former Head of Adult Safeguarding

Kate Spreadbury is an independent social worker specialising in adult safeguarding. She is a lead reviewer for Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and the current coordinator of the national SAR reviewer network.

Rachel Hubbard is Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Programme Leader for Social Work Continuing Professional Development at the University of the West of England Bristol. She is an experienced social work practitioner and educator with experience of adult safeguarding and human rights practice and training.

1. Introduction

Part 1: The Context of Adult Safeguarding

2. Human Rights: The Principles that Inform Adult Safeguarding

3. Adult Safeguarding Legislation

4. Mental Capacity and Adult Safeguarding

5. Definitions in Adult Safeguarding

Part 2: Good Adult Safeguarding Practice

6. Relationships, Values and Ethics

7. Assessment of Risk

8. Decision Making in Adult Safeguarding

9. Adult Safeguarding Enquiries

10. Recovery and Resolution