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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1466-8203
- DOI
- 10.5042/jap.2010.0412
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
In many if not most areas of England, there has been a significant change in the language used to describe work with vulnerable adults. Most local councils have evolved their language from ‘protecting’ to ‘safeguarding’ vulnerable adults. This paper will argue that unless this is accompanied by a change in practice and focus, this will be a hollow change in semantics and will not improve the life chances of disabled people. By defining safeguarding as opposed to protection, it is suggested how Coventry City Council could frame the change process needed to ensure that the move from protection to safeguarding is real and not hollow.
Journal
The Journal of Adult Protection – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jul 29, 2010
Keywords: Safeguarding adults; Prevention of abuse and neglect; Adult social care; Vulnerable adults; Personalisation