ABUSE – SEE IT, REPORT IT

Do you know who to call if you witness or experience abuse?

Everyone has the right to live free from abuse and neglect but some people are unable to protect themselves.

This could be because of a learning disability, a physical disability or ill-health, or due to their mental health.

Safeguarding means protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of adults who have care and support needs, enabling them to live safely, free from abuse and neglect.

We all have a role in keeping ourselves, our families and those in our communities as safe as possible. So what can you do?

Knowing the types of abuse and warning signs are helpful.

It means you can support a person to report and stop the abuse. Abuse is not always obvious or with physical signs.

You may notice for example a change in someone’s behaviour, that they are withdrawing from their circle of friends, or a change in mood.

Our top tips to help keep you safe: • Have people ar ound you to notice if abuse is happening • Get to know the servic es and support in your local area • Plan your will and who will act on your behalf when you are no longer able to • Do not be pressur ed by scam artists or door step sellers to part with your money • Make sur e people you trust know your wishes for the future should you become physically or mentally frail.

Cllr Harbi Farah, Lead Member for Adult Social Care said: “Abuse is wrong and it is never your fault. Don’t be afraid to ask for help for you or someone you know and love. “If you contact the Brent Safeguarding Adults team we will listen to you and take your concerns seriously. We’ll find out what is wrong and what you want to happen next. We can help support

Cllr Harbi Farah you and ensure you are safe and well.”

BRENT SAFEGUARDING ADULTS TEAM In an emergency always dial 999. Call 020 8937 4089 or 020 8937 4099 Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. E-mail: safeguardingadults@brent.gov.uk

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help for you or someone you know and love.”