Adult safeguarding means protecting people with care and support needs from harm. If you’re worried about someone, you can tell us. We’ll look into your concern and take action where appropriate to help keep them safe.
What does this mean?
Adult safeguarding is about keeping people safe from:
- abuse
- neglect
- exploitation (being taken advantage of)
This can include being forced to do things they don’t want to do in return for money, a place to live, gifts or attention.
Who might need safeguarding?
Adults with care and support needs may:
- be older and frail because of illness or a condition like dementia
- have a learning disability
- have a physical disability or be blind or deaf
- have mental health needs, including dementia
- be unable to make some decisions for themselves and need care and support
Will your details be shared?
When you report a concern, we may ask for your contact details.
If you are a member of the public, you can choose to stay anonymous.
What happens after you report abuse?
What happens next depends on how serious the situation is.
- A trained worker will look into the concern. They will do this carefully and sensitively, following local rules.
- We may share the information with other organisations, like the police.
- There may be meetings to decide what should happen next.
- We will give you information and advice so you can make choices.
- We will offer help and support if you need it.