If you are being hurt, or were hurt in the past, it is important to tell someone. You should also speak up if you think someone else is being hurt.
You can:
- tell a professional you trust
- contact the social care advice and referral centre on:
- telephone 020 8825 8000
- email sscallcentre@ealing.gov.uk
- contact the emergency duty team
Social services will take all reports seriously and act quickly.
If you are in danger, call the police on 999.
Most of the time, your information will be kept private. Sometimes it may be shared with other professionals to help keep people safe.
If you are worried about an adult
A safeguarding concern is when someone thinks an adult may not be safe.
This could be when someone:
- is being hurt or treated badly
- is at risk of being hurt
- cannot protect themselves because they need care or support
How to report a concern
Anyone can report a concern, including members of the public and professionals.
Find out why you may need to make a report
To report a concern about an adult call 020 8825 8000 or email sscallcentre@ealing.gov.uk
People in positions of trust
There is special advice if the concern is about someone in a trusted role, like a worker or carer.
Making safeguarding personal
Making safeguarding personal means that adults are:
- encouraged to make their own decisions
- provided with support and information to do so
People have the right to independence and to make decisions about their own lives.