Appropriate Adult Scheme
Onside Appropriate Adult Scheme supports vulnerable adults when they have been detained by the police for interview. People with mental ill health and/or learning disabilities may be particularly vulnerable to the distress and pressures caused by the experience of arrest and police detention.
Onside offers the support of an appropriate adult to people who find themselves in such situations. This is a responsible adult who is independent of the police and whose role is to:
- Look after the detained person’s welfare
- Explain police procedures
- Provide information about their rights and ensure that these are protected
- Facilitate communication with the police
The Appropriate Adult Scheme operates in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester police stations seven days a week between the hours of 9.00am and 9.00pm.
Get in touch
If you would like any further information about the scheme or about becoming an appropriate adult, please contact the Scheme Coordinator, Linda Clarke, on 01905 27525 or via email.