Safeguarding adults under the Care Act 2014 : understanding good practice / edited by Adi Cooper OBE and Emily White ; foreword by Lyn Romeo. - London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017. - 285 pages ; 24 cm. - Knowledge in practice series . - Knowledge in practice series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Practice in safeguarding adults is changing, with a shift in approach to ensure it is person-centred and outcome-focused. The Care Act 2014 introduced new safeguarding duties for local authorities, and this book describes what up-to-date practice should look like, and how to provide the best quality care and support for adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

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