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Reporting abuse
If you, or somebody you know, is being mistreated or abused, then please call 0845 053 0028 or use the
Please note that care professionals should use the Safeguarding adults alert form for professionals.
Reporting abuse
Who to tell
Adult Social Care Services:
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Telephone 0845 053 0028
Lancashire Police:
- Telephone 0845 1 25 35 45
Health or social care staff:
(For example; social worker, nurse, doctor, occupational therapist)
- Tell someone you trust. Ask them to report the matter for you.
- If you are in immediate danger or you think a criminal act is being committed contact the Police by calling 999.
What you can expect to happen next
If you tell health or social care staff, they will:
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Take your concerns seriously
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Make sure that the person is safe
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Help the person to get medical treatment, if needed
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Involve the police if a crime is suspected
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Involve other staff to investigate and protect the person being abused.
When you report a suspected abuse, you do not have to give your name, but if you do, it will not be given to the people involved.
All suspected incidents of abuse will be investigated fully and appropriately.