Appropriate Adult
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.
The appropriate adult was both professional and apprachable and quickly developed a good rapport with the client.
The appropriate adult service is excellent and I really appreciate all the hard work and support they provide.
The appropriate adult was of great assistance and acted in a kind and compassionate way towards our client.
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
Onside’s Appropriate Adult services is a member of the National Appropriate Adult Network and follows its code of practice for developing and sustaining best practice.
Onside Appropriate Adult Information Leaflet.pdf
Contact: Sophia Geoghegan
Email: sophia.geoghegan@onside-advocacy.org.uk
Useful Links
NAAN (National Appropriate Adult Network)