Protecting people from abuse

Safeguarding adults means making sure that vulnerable adults are protected from abuse.

Protecting and safeguarding adults is everybody's business. If you, or another vulnerable adult you know is being harmed in any way by another person please do not ignore it.

The below pages provide a range of information on safeguarding adults. It has been split into two areas - one for the public and one for professionals and practitioners.

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  For you and those close to you

  
  

  Information for you and those close to you, including the different types of abuse, where it can happen, what you should do, local and national support organisations and the service user forum.

   

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  Professionals & Practitioners
  

  Information for professionals and practitioners including signs of abuse, risk factors, responding to and reporting abuse, the Safeguarding policy and the Safeguarding Adults Board.