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Safeguarding vulnerable adults in Kirklees - What kinds of abuse are there?

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Abuse can:
  • be an act which goes against your human rights
  • a single act or repeated acts
  • happen in any relationship
  • result in harm
  • take advantage of someone's vulnerability

There are six main types of abuse:
  • physical - for example, hitting, slapping, burning, pushing, restraining or giving too much medication or the wrong medication
  • psychological - for example, shouting, swearing, frightening, blaming, ignoring or humiliating
  • financial - for example, the illegal or unauthorised use of a person's property, money, pension book or other valuables
  • sexual - for example, forcing a person to take part in any sexual activity without consent
  • neglect - for example, where a person is deprived of food, heat, clothing, comfort or medication
  • discriminatory abuse, including racist, sexist and other forms of harassment

A vulnerable adult may also:
  • neglect themselves or deliberately harm themselves

Contact details to report abuse

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

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