Report abuse or neglect of an adult

This service is for

Members of the public

Abuse can happen anywhere - in a residential or nursing home, a hospital, in the workplace, at a day centre or educational establishment, in supported housing, in the street or in the person's own home.

In an emergency call 999. To report a crime call 101. Otherwise please use the online form linked below to report an adult safeguarding concern.

If you are a professional, visit our report abuse or neglect as a professional page.

Alternative ways to do this

In an emergency, contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0300 456 4546. 

The team are available:
Saturday and Sunday 24 hours
Monday - Friday 5:00pm-8:30am

• Read the Easy Read Version of the guidance [PDF]