What is adult safeguarding?
Sometimes adults with care and support needs are unable to protect themselves from the risk or experience of abuse or neglect.
‘Safeguarding’ is a term that describes the process for protecting them, and it is covered by law.
Find out further information on the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults website
Safeguarding Children
Find out further information on the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children website
Helpful Resources
The Safeguarding Worcestershire website has information for the safeguarding of adults and children.
Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board information leaflet
Domestic Abuse
If urgent assistance is needed please call 999
Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
West Mercia Women’s Aid Helpline: 0800 980 3331
Men’s Advice Line : The helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
The Silent Solution – silent calls to mobiles that can be made by anyone in acute danger where speaking may increase the risk
- SMS ‘999’ Service (need to register beforehand): https://www.emergencysms.net/
Victim Support. Need help after crime? Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice
- Support line: 0808 168 9111
