If you think a person is at risk of being abused it is very important to let the Council or the police know.
Phone:
- 01766 772577 (Cyngor Gwynedd's Adults, Health and Well-being Department)
or
- 01248 353551 (out of hours number):
- If the person is in immediate danger, call the police immediately - 999.
Types of abuse
- physical abuse: hitting, shaking, throwing, burning or using medicine to harm someone.
- emotional abuse: making someone feel worthless, saying that no one loves them, instilling fear - threatening harm, being nasty, exploiting for the purpose of sex or work.
- sexual abuse: forcing someone to take part in sexual activity, forcing someone to look at and/or create pornographic material. Encourage someone to behave in a sexually inappropriate way.
- negligence: Not providing food, accommodation and suitable clothing, not protecting against harm or physical danger, not ensuring access to care or medical treatment; not ensuring that a child receives regular education.
- financial abuse: adults can suffer from theft, being cheated, pressure to include a will or power of attorney.
- modern slavery: Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000121700
What information would need to be shared?
- What is your concern and how did it become apparent?
- What is the name of the individual who is suffering, their date of birth, address and family details? (if available)
- Who has caused you concern and are there other witnesses?
- Your call will be recorded and information about the individual will be checked to see if they are known.
- Information will be collected from other agencies that have a possible connection with the individual.
- Based on the information available a decision will be made to investigate your concern.
- This can lead to comprehensive work to protect the individual from suffering further harm.
What will happen then?
- Your call will be recorded and information about the individual will be checked to see if they are known.
- Information will be collected from other agencies that have a possible connection with the individual.
- Based on the information available a decision will be made to investigate your concern.
- This can lead to comprehensive work to protect the individual from suffering further harm.
Remember
- If you believe a crime has been committed you need to inform the Police.