South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership

17/02/2026

Friday 20th Feb marks National Adult Support and Protection Day. Adults have a right to live a life free from harm, abuse or neglect. If your instinct tells you something isn’t right, don’t keep it to yourself. Call 0303 123 1008. In an emergency call 999. The adult at risk may require an advocate to support them through the adult protection process. To find out more, click

The support and protection of adults at risk is the responsibility of everyone, including members of the public, professionals, all statutory agencies, public bodies, voluntary and private providers. Effective communication and joint working is therefore key to the prevention of harm.

16/02/2026

Friday 20th February marks National Adult Support and Protection Day. Adult Support and Protection legislation is designed to protect adults at risk who are unable to protect themselves, their property, rights or other interests. For more information visit

The support and protection of adults at risk is the responsibility of everyone, including members of the public, professionals, all statutory agencies, public bodies, voluntary and private providers. Effective communication and joint working is therefore key to the prevention of harm.

15/12/2025

The Act Against Harm website gives lots of information about what harm is, who can cause harm and how harm can affect people. Watch this video about why it is everyone’s responsibility to report a concern or make an adult support and protection referral when you know or believe an adult is at risk of harm www.actagainstharm.org. If you’re worried about an adult at risk of harm, pass it on. Call 0303 123 1008. In an emergency call 999. https://www.iriss.org.uk/resources/videos/seen-something-say-something

15/10/2025

If you’re worried that someone isn’t taking care of themselves, or is doing things that might put their safety at risk, contact your local social work team. If you see something, say something. Call 0303 123 1008. In an emergency call 999. For more information, visit

The support and protection of adults at risk is the responsibility of everyone, including members of the public, professionals, all statutory agencies, public bodies, voluntary and private providers. Effective communication and joint working is therefore key to the prevention of harm.

14/10/2025

Amy Leonard died after filming herself talking about the dangers of nitrous oxide in an ambulance.

06/10/2025

https://turningpointscotland.com/turning-point-scotland-launch-naboxone-in-scotland/

Alongside South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership, Turning Point Scotland are proud to announce Scotland’s first live Naboxone. Naboxone cabinets allow the public to access Naloxone 24 hours/...

01/08/2025

For Information contact: MelissaReid@turningpointscotland.com

03/07/2025

Join us for a great Free night out with Freed Up
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25/06/2025

02/05/2025

SLADP Support Alcohol Focus Scotland calling ScotGov to use the final year before the election to take urgent action on alcohol harm and implement the roadmap for delivery to reduce

03/02/2025

Adults have a right to live a life free from harm. If you think something isn’t right, call 0303 123 1008. In an emergency call 999. Where a report of possible harm’s been made, the adult may require an advocate to support them through the process.

Where a report of possible harm has been made, the adult at risk may require an advocate to support them through the adult protection process.