Safeguarding adults who may be at risk

Every day abuse of adults at risk goes unreported. Safeguarding adults means that local authorities, police and NHS agencies involved with adults who might be at risk of abuse have a duty of care to ensure that procedures are in place, that encourage reporting of suspected abuse, and take action to stop the abuse.

Identifying abuse

What, where, who...

Reporting abuse

Who to tell if you think abuse is occuring - and what will happen next

About safeguarding adults

More about the safeguarding adults agenda, including details of our safeguarding boards and groups

Contact us

Safeguarding contact details

Remember: Safeguarding Adults is everybody's business. Your action could prevent abuse.