Articles

Consent, Risk and Safeguarding: When Respecting Choice Becomes Unsafe

Respecting choice is fundamental in adult social care, but safeguarding demands careful judgement where consent exposes people to harm. This article explores how providers balance autonomy, risk and protection within...

Mental Capacity and Safeguarding: Making Lawful, Person-Centred Decisions in Practice

Mental capacity decisions sit at the heart of safeguarding practice. This article explains how providers must assess capacity lawfully, balance consent and protection, and evidence decision-making that withstands scrutiny from...

Information Sharing in Adult Social Care: Balancing Safety, Consent and Compliance

Information sharing is essential for safe, coordinated care, but must be carefully managed to protect rights and confidentiality. This article explains how adult social care providers can balance safety, consent...