Adult protection – safeguarding adults

Topics

Understanding adult abuse and safeguarding

The signs of adult abuse, who might be at risk, who might be causing abuse.

Report a concern about an adult's welfare

The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and how to report a concern about an adult.

Deprivation of liberty – the capacity to consent to care

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), protecting people aged 18 and over who lack capacity to consent to their care, treatment or accommodation when they are in a care home or hospital.

Adults who are hoarding or self neglecting

Self-neglect and hoarding.

Concerns about a person working or volunteering with adults at risk

Concerns about the behaviour of a person who works with or supports adults at risk and how to report it, including student placements.