Safeguarding Adults Week 2025: act before abuse

It's National Safeguarding Adults Week this week, 17 – 21 November 2025.

National Safeguarding Adults Week aims to raise awareness of important issues relating to the abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs.

Types of abuse

Physical abuse: Someone hurts your body. They might hit, push, or cause pain.
Sexual abuse: Someone touches you or makes you do sexual things you do not want.
Psychological abuse: Someone is unkind with words. They may shout, bully, scare you, or try to control you.
Financial abuse: Someone takes your money or things. Someone may make you sign papers you do not understand.
Neglect: You do not get the care or support you need. Your basic needs are not met.
Discriminatory abuse: Someone treats you badly because of your race, disability, age, or gender.
Domestic abuse: Someone in your family or household hurts you, scares you, or controls you.
Organisational abuse: Poor or unsafe care in a place like a care home, hospital, or supported living.
Self-neglect: You find it hard to look after yourself. You may not wash, eat, or keep your home safe.

How to report concerns

Anyone can report concerns if you are worried about someone.

If someone is in immediate danger: call 999.

If it’s not an emergency, you can contact local Adult Safeguarding Team. Report a concern to Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board by clicking this link: https://hampshiresab.org.uk/safeguarding-support/report-concerns

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Together, we can help build safer, more resilient communities.