Safeguarding adults and COVID-19: a sector-led improvement response
The Journal of Adult Protection
ISSN: 1466-8203
Article publication date: 7 December 2020
Issue publication date: 7 December 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to describe the sector-led response to the COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown in terms of safeguarding adults.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a case study method to examine a sector-led improvement response to COVID-19 and safeguarding adults.
Findings
The study describes how safeguarding issues and concerns were identified and brought together, and then responded to. It reviews this initiative in the context of crisis intervention theory and discusses the achievements of this initiative regarding COVID-19 and safeguarding adults during the period April–July 2020.
Originality/value
The study describes a unique joint initiative between the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, which worked with the Networks of Chairs of Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Adults Boards’ managers and Principal Social Workers. This initiative developed resources and shared information and good practice to support a response in unprecedented circumstances.
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Acknowledgements
The author would like to thank the people who contributed to the work referred to in this article.
Citation
Cooper, A. (2020), "Safeguarding adults and COVID-19: a sector-led improvement response", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 22 No. 6, pp. 401-413. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-08-2020-0037
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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