Adult support and protection
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 provides ways to offer support and protection to certain adults who may be at risk of harm or neglect.
An adult at risk of harm is defined as a person aged 16 or over who may be unable to protect themselves from someone harming them, or from exploitation or neglect, because of a:
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disability
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mental disorder
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illness
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physical or mental infirmity
What can I do?
If you are worried that you or someone you know is being harmed, is suffering from neglect, or is being abused, it is important to tell someone. Everyone has a right to be safe.
Remember, the person who did this may be doing it to others too. Or it could be that the person who is being harmed or neglected may not be able to report it themselves. Even if it happened many years ago, it is still important to report it.
If you are concerned about the immediate safety of an adult dial 999. For other reports, contact your local police or social work office.
Outwith office hours, please contact police or standby social work services.
Do not delay as this could result in serious injury to the person you are concerned about.
For further information on the Adult Support and Protection Implementation Committee in East Ayrshire, or to find out more about the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, please contact the Adult Protection Co-ordinator using the contact details provided below.
Social Services Headquarters
9 Balmoral Road
Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire
KA3 1HL
Social Services (Dalmellington)
33 Main Street
Dalmellington
East Ayrshire
KA6 7QL
Social Services (Cumnock)
36 Ayr Road
Cumnock
East Ayrshire
KA18 1DW
Social Services (Galston)
11 Cross Street
Galston
East Ayrshire
KA4 8AB
Emergency Social Work Service
Note: The Emergency Out Of Hours Social Work & Homelessness Services are available after 5pm until 9am, Monday to Friday and throughout the weekend, including public holidays. You will be put through to the Ayrshire Social Work out of Hours Response Service. A qualified Social Worker will assess the circumstances referred.