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How to report the abuse of vulnerable adults - Listen
Gateway to Care - August 2007
protection@kirklees.gov.uk
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1. What's in these tracks ?
There are 6 tracks.
2. Stop! Look! Listen!
Speak out! Tell us your concerns.
Telephone for help.
Telephone 01484 223000
3. Who is a vulnerable adult?
A vulnerable adult depends upon other people for at least some of their care and support.
4. What is abuse?
Abuse refers to various forms of force, threats and fraud. The main forms of abuse are:
- Physical abuse.
Violence which causes pain or injury. - Sexual abuse.
Unwanted sexual or touching behaviour without consent. - Psychological abuse.
Anything said or written.
5. What do you need to do?
If you feel that you or someone you know is being abused telephone Adult Services (formerly part of Social Services) now:
In the Huddersfield area telephone 01484 223000
6. What will happen next?
Watch out! Listen! Speak out!
After you telephone, what will happen next.
We treat all calls seriously.
We will begin an inquiry immediately, and respond to all calls quickly.
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