Safeguarding Adults

Neighbourhoods and Adult Services is committed to removing all forms of financial, emotional, physical or sexual abuse in its aim to safeguard and protect all adults living in the Borough.  Along with the Council, the Directorate and all staff feel that:-

*    Safeguarding adults is everyone's responsibility
*    Mistreatment of any adult is not acceptable
*    Doing nothing is not an option
*    Your actions can make a difference

Vulnerable adults are part of our community and have specific needs that require us to work in a partnership with other agencies that also have responsibilities for their welfare. We share the responsibility to develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures in relation to ‘Safeguarding Adults’ issues. We are committed to providing training and development for all staff to support them in their safeguarding responsibilities.

The agencies which form the Safeguarding Adults Committee are working to ensure that adults in Rotherham are safeguarded and protected. We know that abuse of the financial, emotional, physical and sexual kind, affects a lot of people, often over long periods of time. Anyone raising a concern that an adult is being abused or neglected will be taken seriously and we will act promptly and appropriately.

Our Safeguarding Adults policy confirms our commitment to make sure that:

*    People using our services are safe.
*    We extend help where needed to support those experiencing abuse and
      neglect in their own homes.
*    Communities can access safety measures and live safer lives.

Dont' let abuse go unnoticed.  If you, or someone you know, is being abused, don't ignore it, REPORT IT!

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 Adult Abuse Leaflet (501k)
Adult Social Care Annual Report 2008 (1500k)