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Safeguarding adults

Protecting people from abuse

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.

Public photoFor 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

practitionersProfessionals and practitioners

Information on signs of abuse, risk factors, responding to and reporting abuse, the Safeguarding policy and the Safeguarding Adults Board

Speak out against abuse

If you suspect abuse talk to someone in authority

  • If someone is injured
    • 999
  • If you think a crime has taken place
    • Local police on 101
 
  • During office hours
    • Hampshire - 0845 603 5630
    • Southampton - 023 8083 4567
    • Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810           
  • Outside office hours
    • Hampshire - 0845 600 4555
    • Southampton - 023 8023 3344
    • Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810
 

 

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What am I entitled to?

The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment. To understand what help you are entitled to in more detail, please see what help am I entitled to.

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