Safeguarding adults

How to report concerns about adult abuse or neglect.

Information for professionals and volunteers who keep adults safe.

Get support to stay safe and stop the harm.

Protecting people aged 16+ who are not able to make their own decisions.

There are various types of slavery as well as human trafficking.

There is support for women, men and LGBT+ victims.

Information for those who feel they are a risk to others.

There is help to identify and address poor care standards.

Report any missing money as soon as you can.

Protecting adults who cannot make decisions.

Preventing abuse and responding to safeguarding concerns.

Authorised organisations must be used to carry out DBS checks.