Safeguarding.
Keeping you and those around you safe from harm.
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Safeguarding for Adults
Sometimes adults with care and support needs are unable to protect themselves from the risk or experience of abuse or neglect.
'Safeguarding' is a term that describes the process for protecting them, and it is covered by law.
The Care Act 2014 (GOV.UK) sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of local services who must work together to safeguard adults in a way that supports them in making choices, and having control about how they want to live.
The Worcestershire County Council website offers a range of information on safeguarding for adults, including answers to common questions.
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Safeguarding for Children
If you have reason to believe that a child or young person is at immediate risk from harm contact the Police on 999.
If you have any concerns about a particular child or young person and feel that they may be in need of protection or safeguarding, then please contact the Family Front Door on 01905 822666 from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
For assistance out of office hours (5.00pm to 8.30am weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays) please contact the Emergency Duty Team on 01905 768020.
You can also visit the Worcestershire County Council website for more information and support.
Other Resources.
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available at 0808 2000 247. Learn more about this service by visiting their website at the link below.
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West Mercia Women's Aid Helpline
If you are worried or frightened by your partner or ex-partner, a family member or someone close to you, you can call West Mercia Women’s Aid on 0800 980 3331, 24 hours a day. Learn more about this service by visiting their website at the link below.
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Men's Advice Line
The helpline for male victims of domestic abuse is open Mon–Fri 9am-8pm at 0808 801 0327. Learn more about this service by visiting their website at the link below.
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Emergency SMS
Deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people can register for SMS access to 999 using this service.
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Worcestershire Safeguarding Board
The focus of the Worcestershire Safeguarding Partnership is to co-ordinate local work to ensure that adults and children with care and support needs across Worcestershire are protected from harm and abuse. Find out more at their website by using the link below.