Safeguarding Adults Board: Public
If you are concerned that an adult is being abused or neglected, you should report it to the police or Adult Social Care without delay.
In an emergency contact the police on 999. If you think there has been a crime but it is not an emergency, call 101.
You can contact our Safeguarding Adults Team. For out-of-hours social care and safeguarding emergencies, contact the Emergency Duty Service on 01344 351999.
What is abuse?
Information about adult abuse from our Safeguarding Adults Board.
Types of abuse
An explanation of different types of abuse and what acts they can include.
Signs of abuse
The ways you may become concerned about someone and spotting the signs of abuse.
Concerned about an adult?
What to do if you are concerned that an adult is being abused or neglected.
Concerned about a child?
What to do if you are concerned about a child.
Staying safe
Schemes and advice to help people keep safe, including people with care and support needs.
Modern Slavery in Care
Modern slavery is an umbrella term that encompasses human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced labour.
Financial Exploitation/Abuse
Financial exploitation/abuse is when someone takes or controls another person's money, property, or belongings without their permission.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is a law that is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment.
Building Communities Together
Information about crime and community safety, including anti social behaviour and domestic abuse, from the Building Communities Together team.
