Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect - Factsheet - Valid until Wednesday 18 Jun 2025
This factsheet explains the law on safeguarding adults to help you decide what to do if you think an older person is being abused or neglected, or may be at risk of abuse or neglect. Whether you know the
person through your role as a professional, a carer, relative, neighbour or friend, you have an important part to play in helping to safeguard them.
Safeguarding means protecting people’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Any form of abuse or neglect is unacceptable, no matter what justification or reason may be given for it. It is very important that older people are aware of this and they know support is available.
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