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Adult Protection Procedures
What is adult abuse?
All adults (aged 18 years and over) should be able to live free from fear and harm and have their rights and choices respected.
Some adults are less able to protect themselves than others, and some have difficulty making their wishes and feeling known. This may make them vulnerable to abuse.
Abuse may be
- Physical
- Sexual
It may involve
- People taking money without permission
- Not looking after someone properly.
It may include
- Bullying
- Humiliating,
- Or not allowing contact with friend or family.
Abuse can be the result of a single act or may continue over months or years, abuse can be accidental, or a deliberate act.
The results on the victim are the same.
Who abuses adults?
Anyone can be an abuser
- Relatives
- Partners,
- Volunteers
- Neighbours
- Friends
- Strangers.
- People paid to provide care and services
Most abusers are people close to the adult, who are loved and trusted by them. However, some people will deliberately abuse adults they see as an easy target.
Where does abuse take place?
Abuse can take place anywhere: people can be abused at home, in care/nursing homes, day centres, or any place the adult should be safe.
What do I do if I suspect abuse is happening to someone else or to me?
You may be concerned about adult abuse because someone has told you something. You may have seen or heard something that makes you feel uncomfortable or uneasy about the care of the adult.
Share your concerns!
Imagine if it was a grandmother, father, sister, or a son being abused – you would want someone to speak out, wouldn’t you?
You may be being abused yourself and need help to stop it
Who can help?
Social Care services have a responsibility to take your concerns seriously; they will listen to you and help to stop the abuse.
Contact the Neighbourhoods and Community Care on: 0114 273 4908 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm).
If you think you need our help outside office hours or at the weekend and it is an emergency, then you can also contact the Neighbourhoods and Community Care Adults Services Access Team on the above number.
You will be asked for basic information about the person you are concerned about and what you have been told, heard, seen or suspect. You will be asked to give your name so that you can be kept informed. Your name will not be shared without your permission.
You can also contact the South Yorkshire Police on (0114) 220 2020
You can share your concerns with a doctor, nurse or health worker, housing officer, advice centre (CAB) and ask them to contact Community Care services for you.
National Care Standards Commission monitor the quality of care provided by Nursing and Residential Homes call tel (0114) 256 4530
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