Safeguarding adults

Everyone has the right to live in safety, and free from abuse and neglect. Here's how to report it and prevent it.

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Report suspected abuse or neglect

Abuse or neglect can take place anywhere. Contact us if you, or someone you know, is at risk of, or experiencing abuse.
Raise concerns about someone in a position of trust

Tell us if you have concerns about someone who holds a position of trust amongst those with care or support needs.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) provide protection for vulnerable people who are accommodated in hospitals or care homes.
Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM)

For professionals. The MEAM Hub aims to help adults with multiple disadvantage (meaning adults who are facing a combination of problems).
Hate crime

Hate crimes are acts of violence or hostility directed at people because of who they are or who someone thinks they are.
Individuals at risk from radicalisation and extremism

Our approach to protecting and supporting people at risk from radicalisation and extremism.