Report Concerns of an Adult at Risk of Abuse or Neglect
What should I do if I have concerns?
Absolutely
ANYONE can report a concern about abuse or neglect – whether you are a relative, member of the public or work in service setting. If you are worried about an adult who may be at risk of harm or neglect, please call:
0151 907 8306 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
0345 050 0148 (Evening/weekend/bank holiday team)
Adult Safeguarding | Adult Safeguarding (haltonsafeguarding.co.uk)
What is adult safeguarding?
Adult Safeguarding means protecting a person’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Safeguarding is everyone’s business we must work together to protect adults at risk of harm or those experiencing abuse or neglect.
Please find below some an easy read guide to safeguarding.
Easy Read Care Act - What is safeguarding?
Spotting signs of abuse or neglect
If you notice any of the following changes,
STOP and
THINK if they could be signs of abuse:
- Seems depressed, confused or withdrawn
- Isolated from friends and family
- Has unexplained bruises, burns or scars
- Appears under fed, dehydrated or has unexplained weight loss
- Over medicated or missing medication
- Not receiving require care for medical problems or not seeking medical or social care when needed
- Has bed sores or other preventable conditions
- Recent changes in banking or spending patterns
- Has unplanned home or garden “improvements”
- Appears dirty, unkempt, living in unsanitary conditions
10 Types of Abuse
Physical | Being hit, slapped, kicked, assaulted, shoved, pushed |
Domestic Violence | Abuse which is perpetrated by a partner or family member – this can take the form of physical or psychological abuse |
Sexual | Inappropriate looking/touching, teasing, rape, indecent exposure |
Self-Neglect | Failure by a person to take care of their personal and/or environmental conditions |
Psychological | Controlling, verbal abuse, intimidation, humiliation, blaminh |
Neglect or Acts of Omission | Failure to provide access to appropriate health, care or support services or the withholding of medication, adequate food or heating |
Financial or Material | Scams, theft, coercion in relation to the adult’s financial affairs, the misuse or misappropriation of property/possessions/benefits |
Modern Slavery | Being subject to slavery or human trafficking, forced labour or domestic servitude |
Discriminatory | Being subject to abuse due to race/age/gender/sexuality/disability/religion |
Organisational | Abuse which occurs within a service setting and appears to be widespread across the organisation |