Adult safeguarding and the role of housing

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify and encourage good practice in adult safeguarding by housing providers, despite their unclear and largely unregulated role in this area.

Design/methodology/approach

Literature search on policy and research on the role of housing in adult safeguarding. Good practice search, drawn from No Secrets consultation responses and more recently, from other housing providers.

Findings

Despite the current weak incentives for housing providers to engage in adult safeguarding, some have done so effectively, overcoming barriers to joint working.

Research limitations/implications

This is not a comprehensive study of all good practice in this area; much will exist “unsung” and unrecognised.

Practical implications

Increase housing providers' involvement in adult safeguarding.

Originality/value

The paper is of value, as there is a dearth of literature on the role and potential of housing and adult safeguarding.

Citation

Parry, I. (2013), "Adult safeguarding and the role of housing", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 15-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/14668201311299881