If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999
What to do in an emergency
If you think a crime has been committed, you should contact the police on either 999, 101 or report online via www.met.police.uk
Safeguarding adults
Safeguarding adults means protecting them from abuse or neglect by getting the right support in place as early as possible, and to create an environment in which they feel safe and healthy.
There are many types of abuse and neglect which are defined in the Care Act 2014 as:
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- financial abuse
- psychological abuse
- self-neglect
- domestic abuse
- organisational abuse
- modern-day slavery
- discriminatory abuse
Report a safeguarding concern about an adult
Members of the public
If you feel you or anyone you know is at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect, you can report your concern to us using our online form.
Professionals
If you are a professional, report your concern by complete our online form for professionals.
By phone
You can call us on 020 8726 6500.
Please provide as much information as you can as this will help to progress the referral quickly.
What happens next
The safeguarding referral will be checked by our social work team. They will make decisions on the next steps, which may involve contacting you to discuss the concerns further.