...Emma Stevens Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight contemporary issues in achieving best practice in safeguarding adults across multi‐agency settings. Design/methodology/approach The paper is an empirical exploration, reviewing a range of relevant literature and recent policy...

... as well as other projects that promote best practice in adult protection. Findings Placing the person at the centre of safeguarding processes will support practitioners to move away from “service‐led” procedure‐focused responses. Originality/value Together, these resources aim to improve access...

...Ruth Ingram Purpose This paper aims to present a simple conceptual framework, outlining four pathways for guiding multi‐agency involvement in different situations of adult abuse. Design/methodology/approach The essential elements of best practice for each pathway are described. Findings...