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The only problem with the law relating to vulnerable adults is the lack of resources. Discuss. Introduction A vulnerable adult is a person over the age of sixteen who is unable to protect or take care of themselves
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Contents Page Question 2 Introduction 2 Care in the community 2 Old Age 3 Residential Accommodation 4 Mental Health 6 Conclusion 7 Bibliography 8 Question The only problem with the law relating to vulnerable adults is the lack of resources. Discuss. Introduction A vulnerable adult is a person over the age of sixteen who is unable to protect or take care of themselves. This may be due to a number of reasons;> Illness> Physical disability> Mental illness> Drug/alcohol dependency> Old age The Children Act 1989 provides social workers and local authorities with a clear legal framework to operate within, with the welfare checklist being of significant importance. This Act was passed in order to consolidate and simplify existing child care legislation, however in the category of vulnerable adults there is still no unifying statute but instead, fragmented legislation that can be hard to locate and implement effectively. Therefore the skill, knowledge, experience and sensitivity of the social worker and other care providers is crucial. Community care and mental health legislation govern the...
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