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Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
I think I am being abused - what can I do?
Tell someone you trust as soon as possible.
Help and support is available.
Speak to friends or careworkers, who may
have an understanding of the situation and
be able to take steps quickly to improve your
situation.
Information on Advocacy Services available
in Bradford can be found at www.bradford.
gov.uk/adult-social-care/living-independently/
advocacy/
You can also talk to trusted professionals such
as your local GP or social worker, or contact
Bradford Council’s Safeguarding Adults Team
on 01274 431077.
You can report abuse online at
www.bradford.gov.uk/makeanalert and
www.saferbradford.co.uk.
Advocacy services can help support you.
Advocacy services will listen to you and help
you to:
• Say what you want.
• Make sure your rights are met.
• Get the services you need.
Who is an adult at risk?
Aged 18 years or over:
• Has needs for care and support.
• Is experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or
neglect.
• As a result of those care and
support needs is unable to protect
themselves from either the risk of,
or the experience of abuse or
neglect.
An adult at risk may therefore be a person
who, for example:
• Is an older person who is frail due
to ill health, physical disability or
cognitive impairment.
• Has a learning disability.
• Has a physical disability and/or a
sensory impairment.
• Has mental health needs including
dementia or a personality disorder.
• Lacks mental capacity to make
particular decisions.
• Has a long-term illness/condition.
• Misuses substances or alcohol.
Unpaid carers such as partners, relatives or
friends can also get help if they are being
abused.
Reporting abuse
Police
For emergencies: 999.
For advice or non-emergencies dial: 101.
Textphone: 18001 101.
Bradford Council
If you think an adult is at risk of
abuse or you are worried that
someone might be being abused
raise your concern at:
www.bradford.gov.uk/makeanalert.
If you are unable to complete the online
form, contact the Safeguarding
Adults Team on 01274 431077.
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am to 4pm.
Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team
Tel: 01274 431010 (outside office hours).
Search for care online at www.careandsupport-bradford.co.uk
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