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Adult protection

Definition in Statutory Guidance

of

Adult protection procedures

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from

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice

Procedures devised by local authorities, in conjunction with other relevant agencies, to investigate and deal with allegations of abuse or ill treatment of vulnerable adults, and to put in place safeguards to provide protection from abuse.

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