The council is committed to complying fully with the provisions of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 by ensuring that robust procedures are in place to protect children and protected adults from harm while under its care or in receipt of its services.

Below you will find the councils policy and procedure on the protection of vulnerable groups along with associated guidance and forms

Policy/Procedure

• Policy and Procedure on the Protection of Children and Protected Adults [363KB]

Additional Guidance

• Protection of Vulnerable Groups - Referral Panel Guidance [218KB]
• EIB Issue 21- Protecting Vulnerable Groups (September 2018) [219KB]

Forms

• PVG Risk Assessment Form [44KB]
• PVG Referral Panel Record Form [26KB]