Everyone has the right to live in safety, free from fear of abuse or neglect. No matter who is doing it, or where it is happening, it is still abuse.
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Contact the Adult Intake Team if you are concerned that an adult at risk is being abused or neglected.
Telephone 020 8227 2915
Email IntakeTeam@lbbd.gov.uk
Some adults may be less able to protect themselves from violence, because of mental or physical disability, their age or an illness. Safeguarding means identifying and preventing risks or harm, and includes:
Keeping people safe is everyone’s responsibility. By making safeguarding personal and supporting adults at risk of abuse or neglect we are all able to help them gain greater control over their lives.
If you're a resident and have a concern report this immediately to the police or to the council, depending on how serious you feel the safety risk is.
In an emergency you should always call 999 and ask for the police.
Or call 101 If you are worried but it is not an emergency.
020 8227 2915
0208 215 3000
If you need somebody to speak for you and help raise your concerns, contact Cambridge House Advocacy.
The effects of neglect on children are significant in their childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood. Sometimes the effects are fatal.
Early identification and timely intervention are extremely important to ensure the safety, wellbeing and continued appropriate development of children and young people.
All professionals need to be knowledgeable, confident, and competent in identifying and naming neglect.
Find out more on our tackling neglect in Barking and dagenham pages
020 7358 7007
This form is for professionals only. Downloadable versions of this form and information about how forms are processed can be found on our Care and Support Hub.