Safeguarding adults
If you, or another vulnerable adult you know is being harmed in any way by another person please do not ignore it
If you have concerns or want to report abuse, phone Hampshire Adult Services on 0300 555 1386 (out of hours 0300 555 1373) or the police on 101.
In an emergency, or if you suspect you or someone else is in immediate danger, phone 999.
Find out about the types of harm, abuse and neglect
Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board have produced a short video explaining how to recognise abuse and what you can do if you have a concern.
Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) provides triage and multi-agency assessment of safeguarding concerns - in respect of vulnerable adults and children. It brings together professionals from a range of agencies into an integrated multi-agency team.
Find information and advice
Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) has information about Safeguarding Adults in Hampshire, including advice, leaflets and policy documents.
(HSAB) is a partnership committee, coordinated by the local authority to:
- provide strategic leadership for adult safeguarding across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
- meet the requirements of The Care Act 2014
- support current good practice in adult safeguarding
Connect to Support Hampshire also has information about protecting adults from abuse.
Your rights
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) monitors, inspects and regulates health and social care services, protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.
Safe Place scheme
Safe Place scheme is for vulnerable people and people with learning difficulties. This scheme provides a safe place to go for people feeling scared or upset while out on their own.
Prevent (raising concerns about terrorism)
Prevent is about safeguarding and supporting those vulnerable to radicalisation. Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST 2023, the Government's counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
If you are concerned about anyone being at risk of radicalisation or suspect they are being encouraged to support terrorism, please share these concerns as soon as possible. If you or anyone else is not in imminent danger and therefore you do not need to call 999, please use the appropriate referral method below.
If you are a member of the public and would like to share your concerns please call:
- The ACT early support line on 0800 011 3764 to share your concerns in confidence with specially trained officers, or visit the ACT Early website ACT Early | Prevent radicalisation
- The Anti-Terror Hotline on 0800 789 321
If you are a professional (for example a care provider, educator, social worker) and would like to share your concerns or refer someone for support relating to these concerns please use the following form:
Other useful numbers for reporting safeguarding concerns about an individual or situation:
- Hampshire Adult Services on 0300 555 1386
- Hampshire Children’s Services on phone 0300 555 1384
- Hampshire Police on 101
If you consider there to be an immediate threat to life, you should call 999 without delay.
If you have found material online which is illegal or of an extremist nature, as well as making a referral in any one of the above ways, you can also report it anonymously.
