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Adult support and protection (South Lanarkshire)
Inquiries where investigatory powers are not used
Inquiries where investigatory powers are not used
Adult support and protection (South Lanarkshire)
South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
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Warning
Multidisciplinary approach
When should a council make an inquiry without investigative powers?
Are any children involved?
Council's duty to Inquire under 2007 Act (Section 4)
Care Inspectorate - initial inquiries
Conclusion of inquiry - 3 possible outcomes
Advising referrer
Planning meeting
Self-directed support
Escalation process
Editorial Information
Last reviewed:
20/08/2025
Next review date:
16/02/2026
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Adult support and protection (South Lanarkshire)
