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- When you report abuse to the adult safeguarding team at your local council, they'll listen to the information you give them and assess what action is required. They'll ensure that you feel in control of what happens. If you're the person at risk, you can ask for someone who you trust to support you, or you can ask for an advocate.
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If the person is in danger or needs medical attention, call their GP (if known) or emergency services if immediate assistance is required. You can also call the free, confidential Hourglass helpline on 0808 808 8141. Find out what to do if you or someone you know is being abused or neglected.
Abuse and neglect can be a violation of article 3, whilst risk averse or disproportionate public authority responses can be a violation of article 8. If abuse takes place in a family or at home, a local authority must think about the rights of the individual and their family to home and family life.
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Many of the types of abuse listed here (physical abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse) will also be domestic abuse if they're perpetrated by someone you're connected to, such as: your current or ex-partner; your adult child; your adult grandchild; another family member.
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Contact the local council if you’re concerned about: someone not being treated properly in a care home someone being mistreated by a carer
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Contact the manager of the hospital or clinic if you’re worried about someone.
If you want to discuss your concerns and get some advice, contact Hourglass (Safer Ageing).
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Any adult can suffer abuse or neglect from anyone in their lives. Abuse can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse and neglect. For older adults, abuse can include coercive control, neglect or acts of omission, discrimination, modern slavery, domestic abuse and cuckooing.
It protects those who cannot make their own decisions about a particular matter for any reason whether temporary or permanent. It applies to people aged 16 years and over. A person’s mental capacity (ability) may vary over time and/or may depend on the type of decision that needs to be made.
If you think someone is at immediate risk. If there's an immediate risk of harm, call the emergency services on 999. If you're very concerned about someone's health or welfare but don't think it's an emergency, call 111 for NHS advice, 24 hours a day.
