Identification and characteristics of vulnerable adults attending an inner city sexual health service

Identification and characteristics of vulnerable adults attending an inner city sexual health service

Adult safeguarding is the function of protecting vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect. The 2012 Department of Health Draft Care and Support Bill highlighted adult safeguarding as a key government priority and stated that a clear framework is required for organisations dealing with 'adults at...

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS Vol. 26; no. 12; p. 907
Main Authors: Sullivan, Verity, Cheserem, Emily, Milne, Cliodhna, Hopkins, Marina, Lock, Eleanor, Hamlyn, Elizabeth
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-10-2015
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Humans
Medical Audit
Middle Aged
Reproductive Health Services
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior
Vulnerable Populations
Young Adult
adults at risk
adult safeguarding
risk factors
screening
sexual health
Europe
women
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Summary:Adult safeguarding is the function of protecting vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect. The 2012 Department of Health Draft Care and Support Bill highlighted adult safeguarding as a key government priority and stated that a clear framework is required for organisations dealing with 'adults at risk'. Adults at risk present to sexual health services but no formal guidance currently exists to aid their identification and management in this setting. We conducted a retrospective case note review which identified that vulnerable adults attend our service. They may display recognised risk factors, awareness of which is likely to facilitate identification and assessment of this group and aid appropriate onward referral.
ISSN:1758-1052
DOI:10.1177/0956462414558283