The council works with other organisations to prevent and tackle adult abuse. Abuse of adults can happen anywhere, including:
- At home
- In a residential or nursing home
- On the street
- In the workplace
- In a day centre.
What do we mean by abuse?
Abuse means causing another person significant harm. It can be defined as 'the violation of an individual's human and civil rights by another person'. The commonly recognised forms of abuse include:
- Violence - physical abuse of any kind
- Sex without consent or sexual assaults
- Fraud or theft
- Verbal abuse, threats, or bribes
- Failing or refusing to keep someone from harm
- Neglect.
Sometimes this abuse can occur because of discrimination or because the needs of an organisation or institution are put above those of the individual.
What should I do if I have concerns about a vulnerable adult?
If you have concerns about abuse to a vulnerable adult you can contact a council Safeguarding Adults Co-ordinator on 01724 297979.
You can also contact Adult Social Services out of normal office hours on 01724 298160.
If you believe someone is the victim of a criminal act then report it directly to the police on 0845 60 60 222.
There are procedures in place for safeguarding adults. These aim to help adults who are suffering abuse or inadequate care.
The procedures explain what to do if you suspect someone is being abused. They also show you what happens next.
A fact sheet and a safeguarding alert form together with the policies and procedures about the safeguarding of adults in North Lincolnshire are available below:
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Annual reports
The North Lincolnshire Area Adult Protection Committee (AAPC) was replaced in 2008 by the North Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NLSAB).
The board consists of representatives from agencies across North Lincolnshire who work together to prevent and tackle abuse to vulnerable adults in our area. The work of the board will be outlined every year in an annual report.
The board has presented its latest annual report for 2008-2009:
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Archive
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