Safeguarding adults
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
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During office hours
- Hampshire - 0845 603 5630
- Southampton - 023 8083 3003
- Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810
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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
For information on
- Domestic abuse and what you can do about it
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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
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