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.

Speak out against abuse

If you suspect abuse talk to someone in authority

During office hours
- Hampshire - 0845 603 5630
- Southampton - 023 8083 3003
- Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810
Outside office hours
- Hampshire - 0845 600 4555
- Southampton - 023 8023 3344
- Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810

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

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

Safe places
For vulnerable people if they are feeling scared or upset while out on their own

Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board
With details of membership, meetings and reports

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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.

For more information about what help you are entitled to, please see the Who can get help from Adult Services web pages.

Try our online self assessment

For information on

Domestic abuse and what you can do about it
Domestic Abuse Information 231kb leaflet published by Hampshire Constabulary
Family group conferencing for vulnerable adults
Child protection and what to do if you think a child is being abused
Safeguarding children policy