Safeguarding Adults

Documents Under Review

Please note that this area of our website is currently under review and as such some documents may be out of date. Documents that are being reviewed will state "UNDER REVIEW" after the title and have the same message on the first page. For West Midlands Adult Procedures please click this link.

I use services for adults

For information about what to do if you are worried about something, different types of abuse and how to report abuse.

I am a friend, relative or carer

For help in spotting signs of abuse, what to do if you are concerned with an adult, how to keep an adult safe and an explanation of what safeguarding is on our Friend, Relative or carer page

I work with adults

Resources for individuals working with adults including safeguarding training, local and national policy, guidance, procedures and protocols are available here

Safeguarding Adults Board

For information about the role of the safeguarding board, the agencies it represents its achievements and future plans of the Dudley Safeguarding Adults Board.

Look, listen, let us know

Take a look at this short animation which explains how important it is that we are all aware of our safeguarding responsibilities – of being alert to signs of abuse, harm or neglect of people living or working around us and telling us when you are concerned.