Adult Support and Protection (ASP) National Minimum Dataset, 2024-25
A statistical publication on Adult Support and Protection (ASP) activity in Scotland in 2024-25, presenting data gathered through the ASP National Minimum Dataset. Please note most data for 2024-25 is not comparable to ASP data from earlier years; see the Introduction for more information.
Acknowledgements
This publication has been produced by the Scottish Government in collaboration with the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (Iriss). The Scottish Government would like to thank Iriss staff for their work in developing and maintaining the Adult Support and Protection National Minimum Dataset (ASP NMDS) and their considerable contribution to the production of this publication. This is additional to their ongoing work in support of ASP practice across Scotland.
The Scottish Government would also like to thank the individuals from the five local authorities (the ‘learning partners’) who helped to develop the ASP NMDS for the considerable time and effort they have provided - and continue to provide - to support and improve the dataset.
More information on how Iriss and the Scottish Government have worked together on this publication is available in the data and methodology chapter of the accompanying technical report. And more information on future developments to the ASP NMDS is available in the Future Plans chapter.
Contact
If you, or someone you know, is at risk of harm we would advise you to contact your local authority by email or phone to share your concerns. You can do so anonymously if you wish. The matter will be dealt with sensitively and confidentially, and support given if needed. You will be able to find contact details for your local authority on the ASP Further Information page of the Care Information Scotland website.
If you have any questions or feedback about this publication then please e-mail SWStat@gov.scot.