Safeguarding Adults Campaign
Redbridge Community Care Services are currently running an
awareness campaign for adult abuse
across the borough in conjunction with World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day.
Redbridge Adult Social Services and partner organisations are
working to make life safer for adults who are most at risk of being
abused, neglected or exploited.
You can contribute to this work by being aware that
abuse can happen. Some people are more vulnerable than others, and
you can make a difference by:
- asking what you can do to help
- reporting any concerns you have
People who are most vulnerable are those who have a disability
or illness, and may be unable to look after themselves or protect
themselves from being harmed.
Abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere, and can include emotional,
physical, financial or sexual abuse, as well as neglect and
discrimination.
You should talk to someone you can trust if:
- you are concerned that someone you know may be being
abused
- you yourself look after someone and at times get close to
hurting that person
- you are being abused
Report concerns to Social Services:
- 020 8708 7333 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
- 020 8554 5000 (Monday to Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday
9am-1pm. Only call outside of these hours if it is an
emergency)
Report concerns of a crime to the Police on 020 8478 1123. In an
emergency call 999.
There are a number of local and national organisations you might
want to talk to.
Local contacts:
Below are links to websites of other relevant organisations
which you may find useful:
Useful documents