Report neglect or abuse of an adult (safeguarding concern)

Abuse or neglect can come from anyone, including family members, friends or professionals. 

It can include:

• physical abuse
• domestic or sexual abuse
• neglect
• someone not looking after themselves (self neglect)
• psychological or emotional abuse (bullying someone or making them feel scared)  
• forcing someone to work (modern slavery)
• taking over their home to use it for crimes such as drug dealing (cuckooing)
• financial abuse
• discriminatory abuse

Find out about the different types of abuse and neglect from the NHS