Safeguarding Adults

See: Identifying and Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is part of the larger Care Act 2014 resource.

Adults

To raise a concern about an adult follow the guidance on the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board website.

See: Contact Us 

If you are concerned that an adult is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Children

To raise a concern about a child:

Tel: 0300 123 2224

Email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk

If you are concerned that a child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

See: Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board Policy and Procedure

Our safeguarding adults policy and procedures set out specifically how the Local Authority works with other organisations in the area, such as the police and the ICB to fulfil the requirements of the Care Act, including how they:

1. Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
2. Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
3. Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
4. Support adults who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

A range of safeguarding practice guidance and resources can be found on the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board website.

See: Practice Guidance and Resources.

There may also be additional information in the Local Resources section.