Adult Support and Protection in the community

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We all have a right to be safe. If you are concerned about the immediate safety of an adult, phone the Police, dial 999

If you are worried that you, or someone you know is being harmed, suffering from neglect, or being abused, you should tell someone. The person causing harm may be doing it to others. Or the person who is being harmed or neglected may not be able to report it themselves. Use the side link to report an adult protection concern.

What is Harm?

Harm is not always easy to spot but there are situations to be aware of. Above all, trust your instincts – if something feels wrong, say something

Examples of financial harm:

  • gives money to someone for reasons that concern you
  • is unclear or confused about where their money has gone
  • is stressed about money issues or debt.

Examples of physical harm:

  • has cuts, bruises or other marks they can’t properly explain
  • tries to hide injuries or refuses to talk about them
  • is fearful or withdrawn around certain people or in certain situations.

Examples of psychological harm:

  • is persistently having friends or strangers ‘hanging out’ at their house
  • is being verbally bullied by others
  • appears to be encouraged by others to take part in illegal or socially unacceptable activity.

Examples of sexual harm:

  • is being sexually harassed or intimidated
  • appears nervous, withdrawn or intimidated in the presence of others
  • becomes tearful or upset when their relationship is mentioned.

Examples of self-neglect:

  • is not dressing, washing or eating properly
  • is becoming socially isolated
  • can no longer look after themselves or their property.

Examples of neglect & acts of omission by others:

  • failure to take an adult to medical appointments or correctly administer medication
  • inadequate heating or nutrition
  • failure to give privacy and dignity

What Can You Do?

Tell Someone! If you know or believe that someone you know is at risk of harm, the best thing you can do is tell us. You can do this by accessing the side link on this page

We all have a right to be safe. If you are concerned about the immediate safety of an adult, phone the Police, dial 999

If you are worried that you, or someone you know is being harmed, suffering from neglect, or being abused, you should tell someone. The person causing harm may be doing it to others. Or the person who is being harmed or neglected may not be able to report it themselves. Use the side link to report an adult protection concern.

What is Harm?

Harm is not always easy to spot but there are situations to be aware of. Above all, trust your instincts – if something feels wrong, say something

Examples of financial harm:

  • gives money to someone for reasons that concern you
  • is unclear or confused about where their money has gone
  • is stressed about money issues or debt.

Examples of physical harm:

  • has cuts, bruises or other marks they can’t properly explain
  • tries to hide injuries or refuses to talk about them
  • is fearful or withdrawn around certain people or in certain situations.

Examples of psychological harm:

  • is persistently having friends or strangers ‘hanging out’ at their house
  • is being verbally bullied by others
  • appears to be encouraged by others to take part in illegal or socially unacceptable activity.

Examples of sexual harm:

  • is being sexually harassed or intimidated
  • appears nervous, withdrawn or intimidated in the presence of others
  • becomes tearful or upset when their relationship is mentioned.

Examples of self-neglect:

  • is not dressing, washing or eating properly
  • is becoming socially isolated
  • can no longer look after themselves or their property.

Examples of neglect & acts of omission by others:

  • failure to take an adult to medical appointments or correctly administer medication
  • inadequate heating or nutrition
  • failure to give privacy and dignity

What Can You Do?

Tell Someone! If you know or believe that someone you know is at risk of harm, the best thing you can do is tell us. You can do this by accessing the side link on this page

Page last updated: 15 Jan 2026, 01:49 PM