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Inquiries using investigatory powers

Adult support and protection (Dumfries and Galloway)
Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care Partnership

An adult protection inquiry with investigative actions, will contain any or all of the following elements, all of which require the involvement of a council officer:

  • a visit
  • an interview with the adult
  • a medical examination of the adult
  • the examination of records

 

Planning an investigation

Conducting an investigation

Investigative interview (visit)

Interviews during investigation

Capacity

Refusal of entry - warrant application

The adult's participation

Support services

Advocacy services

Access to records

Medical examination

Consent to medical intervention

Investigation decision and outcomes

Where the adult does not engage

Planning a large-scale investigation

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