Government to review plans to introduce safeguarding scheme
Published 15 June 2010
Early reports today suggest the government is to halt plans to roll-out the Independent Safeguarding scheme (ISA) until a comprehensive review has been carried out.
The scheme, which would require anyone wanting to work with children or vulnerable adults to be vetted, was due to be introduced next month. Existing checks will remain in place. Alzheimer's Society comment,
Director of External Affairs
Alzheimer's Society
'People with dementia are some of the most vulnerable members of society. It is therefore essential that effective systems are in place to ensure they are not at risk of neglect and abuse.
'Any review must not scale back the scheme and make it any less robust. It has to cover people with different needs. For example, people with dementia who directly employ care staff through personal budgets should be safeguarded. We need to do everything we can to make sure that people with dementia are able to live with dignity and treated with respect.'
Andrew Ketteringham
Director of External Affairs
Alzheimer's Society
