The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Services and Activities) (Protected Adult) (Scotland) Regulations 2025
What are these regulations about?
These regulations make changes to the list of services and activities that are prescribed for the purposes of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. This means that people who provide these services and activities will need to be checked by Disclosure Scotland to ensure that they are not a risk to vulnerable adults.
Who do these regulations apply to?
These regulations apply to anyone who provides a prescribed service or activity to a protected adult in Scotland. A protected adult is someone who is aged 16 or over and who has a disability or impairment that makes them vulnerable to abuse or neglect.
What are the prescribed services and activities?
The following services and activities are prescribed for the purposes of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007:
- Providing personal care to a protected adult
- Providing social work services to a protected adult
- Providing healthcare services to a protected adult
- Providing education or training to a protected adult
- Providing religious services to a protected adult
- Providing financial services to a protected adult
- Providing accommodation to a protected adult
- Providing transport to a protected adult
- Working with children or protected adults in a position of trust
What do these regulations mean for me?
If you provide any of the prescribed services or activities to a protected adult in Scotland, you will need to be checked by Disclosure Scotland. This check will involve providing your personal details, as well as information about your criminal record and any other relevant information. Disclosure Scotland will then decide whether or not you are a risk to vulnerable adults.
When do these regulations come into force?
These regulations come into force on 1 April 2025.
What should I do if I am affected by these regulations?
If you are affected by these regulations, you should contact Disclosure Scotland to apply for a check. You can apply online at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/.
Further information
Further information on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 can be found at www.gov.scot/publications/protection-vulnerable-groups-scotland-act-2007/.
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Services and Activities) (Protected Adult) (Scotland) Regulations 2025
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