If you are concerned about your own safety or the safety of someone you know, you can support them by reporting your concerns to the local authority or the police. Adult safeguarding services exist to protect vulnerable adults and children from abuse and exploitation. Below are some common forms of abuse. If you believe someone is at risk, please contact the safeguarding team directly:
- Email: CSAdultSocialCare@birmingham.gov.uk
- Telephone: 0121 303 1234
Types of Abuse
Abuse and neglect can take many different forms and occur in different situations. This is not a complete list, but an overview of behaviors that may raise a safeguarding concern.
Discriminatory Abuse
Domestic Violence
Financial or Material Abuse
- Financial abuse fact sheet
- Little Book of Scams
- Loan Sharks leaflet
- Indicators and examples
- Video: Alan’s Story – Safeguarding from financial abuse
Modern Slavery
Neglect and Failure to Act
Organisational Abuse
Physical Abuse
Psychological and Emotional Abuse
Self-Neglect
- Self-neglect guidance and process
- Video: Keith’s Story – A personal film about hoarding