Significant progress has been made by services in Moray in ensuring adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported.
A report was published today of a progress review carried out by the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, following a previous joint inspection of adult support and protection conducted in 2022.
The progress review concluded that the Moray partnership’s efforts to implement seven priority areas for improvement were timely, rigorous and effective.
Inspectors found that key processes for adult support and protection that required improvement were now demonstrably sound and effective. This improved the safety, health, and wellbeing outcomes for adults at risk of harm.
Staff at all levels worked collaboratively and diligently to deliver improvements.
Strategic leadership and governance for adult support and protection were also improved.
Strategic leaders initiated purposeful multi-agency audits of the records of adult at risk of harm, and constructive quality assurance and improvement work.
However, while progress had been made in the provision of risk assessments for all adults at risk of harm who require them, this area could still further improve.
The quality of recording adult support and protection matters in health records also required improvement.
Jackie Irvine, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate, said: “The Moray partnership is to be commended for the significant progress they made with all seven priority areas for improvement. As a result, adults at risk of harm are safer and have improved health and wellbeing.
“The Care Inspectorate’s link inspector will continue to engage with the partnership.”
The full report can be read here.