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Reporting abuse
If you think an adult with care or support needs is being abused in any way, you should report this as a safeguarding concern.
Find support and stay safe
Everyone has the right to feel safe all of the time. Sometimes things happen that can make people feel unsafe.
About safeguarding adults
What safeguarding adults means, and how it can help people be safe from abuse.
If you're asked to be part of a Safeguarding Adult Review
Sometimes we might carry out Safeguarding Adult reviews when someone passes away and we may ask you to be involved.
About abuse and neglect
What abuse is, people at risk, who might cause it, and signs to look out for.
Signs of abuse and neglect
There are lots of different signs that someone is being abused or neglected. It is important to know what the signs might be.
Make decisions on behalf of someone
The Mental Capacity Act empowers and protects people who are not able to make their own decisions.
Get support if you care for someone
If you care for a family member or a friend, you may be able to get support.
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