Canterbury Christ Church University |

Adult protection is emerging as a new area of expertise in social care services. The term is being used to describe the responsibilities of relevant agencies in relation to cases involving abuse of older people, people with learning disabilities or mental health problems and some disabled people.Salomons is emerging as a Centre of Excellence in relation to Adult Protection Training and Consultancy. Professor Hilary Brown| was involved in the drafting and publication of "No secrets" and the Welsh Assembly's "In Safe Hands", which sets out the government's expectations for management and practice in relation to adult protection services, highlighting: the skilful and sensitive handling of investigations, the importance of multi-agency working and the development of appropriate local networks and shared expertise.

Links:

• No Secrets
  
• In Safe Hands, Welsh Assembly
  
• Kent event explores how to make things better for people with learning disabilities