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Sheffield Safeguarding Adults Partnership provide an oversight of adult safeguarding arrangements for Sheffield.
A person is defined as an adult at risk if they are:
- 18 years old or over and
- in need of care and support (whether or not these are being met)
- unable to protect themselves from harm as a result of their needs.
The safeguarding partnership is made up of a range of organisations including Sheffield City Council, NHS, Police and voluntary sector. These organisations work closely together to make sure that any concerns raised in relation to potential abuse and/or neglect are acted upon.
Abuse is considered to be any action which harms another person, including:Â physical abuse; verbal abuse; domestic abuse; sexual abuse; emotional or psychological abuse; financial or material abuse; neglect; discrimination; modern slavery; self-neglect; organisation abuse.
If you or someone you know is being abused (or you suspect they are):
- Tell someone you trust. This could be family, friends or a professional. You can also contact Sheffield Safeguarding Adults Partnership by ringing 0114 273 4908.
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999.
For professionals raising safeguarding concerns there is a Safeguarding Adult Concern form on their website.
If you report abuse and / neglect to Sheffield City Council, the first thing they’ll do is make sure you or the person you are concerned about is safe.
To raise a concern about adult abuse or neglect contact First Contact: T: 0114 273 4908 (24 hours, 7 days a week); Address: Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH
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