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Safeguarding adults at risk
We are working with partner organisations to make life
safer for adults who are most at risk of being abused, neglected or
exploited.
Abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere.You can make a difference
by:
- asking what you can do to help
- reporting any concerns you have.
What is abuse?
Abuse is something done to another person that
harms them in some way.
This may be:
- physical
- sexual
- emotional
- financial
- neglect
- discriminatory.
Who is an adult at risk?
A person aged 18 years or over who may be:
- in need of help because of a disability or illness
- unable to take care of themselves
- unable to protect themselves from someone else harming or
taking advantage of them
Who may abuse?
Anyone can act in a way that is abusive eg family members,
friends, neighbours, professional staff, care workers,
volunteers and strangers.
What to do if you have a concern?
If you or someone you know may be being abused,
or you yourself look after someone and at times get close to
hurting that person, you should talk to someone you trust.
- Report concerns to Social Services on: 020 8708 7333 (Monday to
Friday, from 9am to 5pm) or 020 8554 5000 (Monday to Friday from
8.30 am to 6pm)
- Report any concerns of a crime to the Police on 020 8478 1123.
In an emergency call 999
- There are also a number of local and national organisations you
might want to talk to:
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