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Safeguarding vulnerable adults


What to do if  you think an adult is being abused or neglected

in British Sign Language

Information for patients and the public

Everyone has a duty to protect the vulnerable people in our community.

If you are worried or have concerns about a friend, neighbour, relative or someone you care for, you can find information here.

Information for patients and the public.

Information for health care providers and other professionals

This section is for healthcare professionals, police, clinicians and other people working with vulnerable adults.

It contains detailed information about the Lewisham Interagency Vulnerable Adults Protection Procedure, links to other organisations and up to date details on legal issues such as the Mental Capacity Act.

Information for service providers and health and social care staff.

Contact us
Younger adults service (under 65s)
Tel: 020 8314 7766
Adults with learning disabilities
Tel: 020 8314 8245 / 020 8314 3741
Older adults service
Tel: 020 8314 8866