In terms of the CRB, who is classed as a vulnerable adult?
(Information taken from the Criminal Records Bureau website): A vulnerable adult for the purposes of an Enhanced Disclosure is a person aged 18 or over who receives services of a type listed in section 1) below, and in consequence of a condition listed in section 2) below, has a disability of a type listed in section 3) below: 1) The Services are: a) accomodation and nursing or personal carein a care home, b) personal care or support to live independantly in his or her own home, c) any services provided by an independant hospital, independant clinic, independant 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. 2) 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. 3) The disabilities are: a) a dependancy upon othe
