... approach to safeguarding is complex and does not occur automatically. Rather, the transition to collaborative practices needs to be planned, with agreed practices and processes implemented from the beginning and reviewed regularly. Originality/value Few studies have investigated the implementation...

... enabling practitioners to better safeguard adults at risk of abuse and neglect. Policy and practice indicate that it is by working in partnership that agencies can come together to share information about the people they work with, to gain a holistic picture and work collaboratively to make appropriate...

... and social care policy frameworks promote principles of service improvement and consistency, along with a focus on outcomes and resource effectiveness and interagency collaboration. The Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) coordinator role carries the responsibility of coordinating a response to individual...

... to describe the key components of the OVW's Abuse in Later Life program and outcomes experienced by local practitioners. Findings The paper describes lessons learned by local practitioners who use a multidisciplinary approach to respond to abuse in later life. Practical implications Collaboration...