Safeguarding Adults – Section 42 Enquiry Record

S42 enquiry into alleged financial abuse of 78-year-old adult with dementia (Adult A). Approximately £8,400 in unauthorised withdrawals over 6 months. Adult A lacks financial capacity. Best Interests Meeting held; referral made to Office of Public Guardian re LPA misuse; police investigating under Fraud Act 2006. Adult A moved to care home; new financial appointee arranged.