Safeguarding

It is important to tell someone, as soon as you can, if you are concerned that an adult or a child is being abused, neglected or may be at risk of harm.

Adult Safeguarding

An adult at risk is anyone over the age of 18 who has care and support needs whether or not the authority is meeting any of those needs. Describing an adult as at risk; should never mean they lack capacity or cannot make their own decisions about their life; it simply means that they may be more likely to experience abuse and may have difficulty to get help and support.

An adult at risk for example, may be someone living with:

• dementia
• physical disabilities
• a learning disability
• mental health issues
• addictions
• homelessness
• frailty

Find out more about adults at risk and report any safeguarding concerns to Southend-on-Sea City Council here: Reporting a concern - adult social care – Southend-on-Sea City Council

Child Safeguarding

Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. As a child or young person, you have the right to live in an environment in which you are safe and protected from harm. The adults in your life, from parents or guardians to teachers and other professionals, have a responsibility to make sure that you are kept safe and well. 

If you are concerned that a child is suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm, abuse or neglect, please contact Southend-on-Sea City Council on 01702 215007 during working hours. Outside of working hours please call 0345 606 1212. They will listen, assess your concerns, and can take action if a child is at risk.

If a child is in immediate danger, you should always ring the police or ambulance services on 999.

For any non-urgent reports to the police contact 101.

Further up to date contact details to report child or adult safeguarding concerns can be found on the Safeguarding Southend website here: https://safeguardingsouthend.co.uk/how-to-report-abuse/