Safeguarding adults
What should I do if I suspect abuse?
Don't assume that someone else is doing something about it. Tell someone!
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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
If appropriate, you could contact the following organisations that can give confidential advice and support
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For older people
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Action on Elder Abuse
Helpline 0808 808 8141
For people with a learning disability-
Respond
Helpline 0808 808 0700 -
VOICE UK
Helpline 0808 802 8686
Email: helpline@voiceuk.org.uk
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Action on Elder Abuse
What will happen once I raise concerns about abuse?
If you contact Adult Services because you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused or you are being abused yourself:
- your report of abuse will be taken seriously
- your report will be looked into fully and fairly
- you can get help and support
Adult Services will work closely with other organisations and the person affected to find out as much as possible about what has happened. We will do a number of things which might include:
- talking to you and other people involved to find out what has happened
- planning what to do to safeguard the person being abused
- supporting the person and their carers through the process
- being available to offer support in the future
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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