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Safeguarding vulnerable adults in Kirklees
Safeguarding vulnerable adults in Kirklees - Who abuses?Web Development - April 2011protection@kirklees.gov.uk 
An abuser could be anyone, it can be someone you know or someone you work with.
It could be people who care for the person or even their family or friends. It could be a stranger or a paid carer. Sometimes abuse takes place when it has not happened on purpose. It could happen because of poor training or because the person does not know how to care for someone. Abuse is often a crime, for example theft or assault. This could take place in the street, someone's own home, residential or nursing home, a day centre or hospital - it can take place at any time, day or night.
I think a vulnerable adult is being abused - what can I do?
If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult living in Kirklees is being abused you should call and speak to someone
at one of the following numbers:
To report abuse telephone Gateway to Care 01484 414933 (24 hours) Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours) 01924 326489 You can also email the Emergency Duty Team: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk For further information or advice please contact Safeguarding Adults Partnership Team: Safeguarding Adults 30 Market Street (3rd floor) Huddersfield HD1 2HG Telephone: 01484 221717 Fax number: 01484 226949 E-mail: protection@kirklees.gov.uk |