Definition of vulnerable adult2
1
In these Regulations “vulnerable adult” means a person aged 18 or over who is receiving services of a type listed in paragraph (2) below and in consequence of a condition of a type listed in paragraph (3) below has a disability of a type listed in paragraph (4) below.
2
The services are—
a
accommodation and nursing or personal care in a care home;
b
personal care or nursing or support to live independently in his own home;
c
any services provided by an independent hospital, independent clinic, independent medical agency or National Health Service body;
d
social care services; or
e
any services provided in an establishment catering for a person with learning difficulties.
3
The conditions are—
a
a learning or physical disability;
b
a physical or mental illness, chronic or otherwise, including an addiction to alcohol or drugs; or
c
a reduction in physical or mental capacity.
4
The disabilities are—
a
a dependency upon others in the performance of, or a requirement for assistance in the performance of, basic physical functions;
b
severe impairment in the ability to communicate with others; or
c
impairment in a person’s ability to protect himself from assault, abuse or neglect.
5
In this regulation “care home”, “independent clinic”, “independent hospital”, “independent medical agency” and “National Health Service body” have the same meanings as in the Care Standards Act 20002.