There are many different forms of abuse and they all result in behaviour towards a person or themselves that deliberately or intentionally cause harm. It is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights and in the worst case can result in death.
There are many different forms of abuse and they all result in behaviour towards a person that deliberately or intentionally cause harm. It is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights and in the worst cases can result in death.
Victims may suffer severe neglect, injury, distress and/or depression and people without capacity, such as those people with severe dementia, are particularly vulnerable.
There is additional legal protection for such people under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 - For further information please refer to the Useful Links section.
Cases of abuse can result in criminal prosecution and action being taken by the courts.
You can complete our online form, providing all the relevant information required.
The online concern report will be picked up during working hours. If your concern is urgent or outside office hours please contact the Emergency out-of-hours duty team (right or below).
Emergency out-of-hours duty team
01377 241273
If an adult at risk of harm requires urgent attention because they are in immediate danger call The Police on 999 (emergency). For non-emergency call 101.
Contact the Safeguarding Adults Team directly on: (01482) 396940
Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4.30pm.
If you don't want to report a safeguarding issue over the phone, you can email us details here:
Email: safeguardingadultsteam@eastriding.gov.uk
Developed to support partners and professionals to access advice and guidance regarding safeguarding matters relating to adults at risk of harm the Safeguarding Adults Team has introduced a consultation line.
Please click here for more details and contact numbers
To watch the Ann Craft Trust video please follow the link below: