No proper safeguarding for adults at risk without political will 

Until vital steps are taken, social workers will be left swimming against a tide of inadequate supports

Social workers are severely hampered by a lack of appropriate legislation as well as other systemic failings. File picture

Even the most capable and independent of adults reading this do not know the day nor the hour when we may become dependent on others for our care and wellbeing. 

In such eventuality, we are entitled to have confidence that our needs will be met and our rights protected, and particularly that we will not be neglected or abused. And if we are exposed to such risks of abuse or neglect from whatever quarter, then we should be assured, at the very least, of the State’s underlying responsibility and role in protecting us, safeguarding our rights, and ensuring our welfare.