A new set of Core Standards for Adult Support and Protection (ASP) Case Conferences will go live across Grampian on 1st December 2025. These standards have been developed by a multi-agency working group and endorsed by all three Grampian Adult Protection Committees, NHS Grampian, Police Scotland, and advocacy partners.

✅ What Are the Standards?
The standards outline best practice for how ASP Case Conferences should be:
– Planned and chaired
– Attended by professionals
– Supported with timely information
– Inclusive of the adult’s voice and advocacy
– Delivered consistently across agencies

They also set expectations for NHS Grampian, Police Scotland, Primary Care, and Social Work involvement.

💡 Why Are They Being Introduced?
Case Conferences are a key part of protecting adults at risk of harm. These standards aim to:
– Improve consistency and quality
– Strengthen multi-agency collaboration
– Ensure adults are supported to participate meaningfully
– Align with national guidance and lived experience feedback

🏥 What Does This Mean for You?
– Social Work will continue to lead and chair conferences.
– NHS Grampian staff are expected to prioritise attendance and contribute relevant health information.
– GPs and Primary Care will be invited and supported to share key data.
– Police Scotland will attend where criminality is involved and otherwise provide intelligence.
– Advocacy services will be offered early and revisited throughout the process.

📂 Where to Find the Standards
You can view the document on the ASP Sharepoint site and on the Moray Protects webpage. Please take time to read.

❓ Questions?
There is a 7 minute briefing which gives more information and also has a link to a video briefing about the new standards.

Please direct any queries to AdultProtection@moray.gov.uk

Let’s work together to make ASP Case Conferences across Grampian inclusive, effective, and focused on keeping adults safe.