Report a safeguarding concern regarding an adult who is or may be at risk of abuse or neglect
You can raise a safeguarding concern for someone who is at risk of abuse or neglect via this portal. Alternatively, you can contact us at any time of the day or night on 0151 443 2600.
Before submitting this form, you should attempt to gain the adult's consent; delay may cause further risk to the adult
What does safeguarding adults mean?
Safeguarding is about people and organisations working together to prevent or stop abuse and neglect.
Any agency providing care, professional or any member of the public can raise a safeguarding concern.
Before you continue:
If you require guidance on reporting safeguarding concerns please refer to Knowsley Guidance - Criteria for Reporting a Safeguarding Concern for further detail.
For general advice regarding safeguarding concerns, please contact Knowsley Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0151 443 2600
If immediate action is required the Emergency Services should be contacted by dialling 999.
Before submitting this form, you should attempt to gain the adult's consent; delay may cause further risk to the adult
What does safeguarding adults mean?
- Safeguarding Adults means protecting an adult's right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
- Safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014 apply to an adult aged 18 years or over who:
- Has needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs)
- Is experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect
- As a result of those care and support needs is unable to protect themselves from either the risk of, or the experience of abuse or neglect
Safeguarding is about people and organisations working together to prevent or stop abuse and neglect.
Any agency providing care, professional or any member of the public can raise a safeguarding concern.
Before you continue:
If you require guidance on reporting safeguarding concerns please refer to Knowsley Guidance - Criteria for Reporting a Safeguarding Concern for further detail.
For general advice regarding safeguarding concerns, please contact Knowsley Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0151 443 2600
If immediate action is required the Emergency Services should be contacted by dialling 999.