Update on adult safeguarding

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an update for readers on recent issues relating to adult safeguarding, together with signposting of papers in this issue of the journal.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of recent media, news and policy related items was undertaken and key findings are reported.

Findings

A range of findings and information pertinent to adult safeguarding is presented in the paper for readers to consider.

Practical implications

Some of the issues and perspectives presented in the paper may be of relevance for professional practice and readers may wish to disseminate such aspects to colleagues in order to inform practice initiatives.

Originality/value

The paper provides an update and overview of recent topics that are linked to adult safeguarding and protection and draws these together in an accessible format.

Citation

Penhale, B. and Flynn, M. (2016), "Update on adult safeguarding", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 197-203. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-07-2016-0013