Safeguarding adults
Keeping People Safe in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council recognises that vulnerable people can be abused and are committed to working in partnership with other agencies both to prevent abuse and to investigate allegations of abuse. Our (Protecting) Vulnerable Adults from Abuse factsheet contains helpful information and who to contact if you have a concern is listed under how to report any concerns.
An easy to read leaflet, Keeping People Safe in Wiltshire is also available.
- Safeguarding adults public information
- Multi agency policies and procedures
- Information for service providers
- Local Safeguarding Adults Board
- Mental Capacity Act
- National Safeguarding adult polices
- Other organisations that offer support and advocacy
- Useful links
How to report concerns about the abuse of a vulnerable adult
If you have any concerns about a vulnerable person being harmed or neglected you should contact the Social Care Help Desk:
Contact Details
Email: socialcarehelpdesk@wiltshire.gov.uk Telephone:
0300 456 0111 Fax:
01225 713355 Weekdays: Monday – Thursday -
08:30
– 17:20 Friday - 08:30 – 16:20 If you need urgent help outside
of these hours,
you can telephone the Emergency Duty Service on 0845 60
70 888.
Last updated: 28 January 2010