What should I do?

What do you do if you are being abused or you suspect that someone you know may be the victim of abuse?

You should contact one of the numbers below as soon as possible.Your concerns will be taken seriously and will receive prompt attention.

If you are worried about contacting the Police you can always contact Social Services to talk things over first. You can contact Social Services on: 0845 125 4113. This is also the number to call if you want to make an adult protection referral.

If immediate action is needed the emergency services should be contacted by dialling 999.

If you need to report a crime and it is not an emergency, telephone the police on: 0845 606060

You can contact the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Team to seek advice on 0113 224 3511.

 
 
 
 

Useful site links

 

Safeguarding policies and procedures

 

Safeguarding Adults leaflets

 

Partnership Annual Report 2009-10

 

'No Secrets' publication



What is Abuse

Abuse is violation of an individual’s human and civil rights by any other person or persons. More information can be found here 'What is abuse?'

 

© Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership 2008

Last Updated: 7 July 2009