Any adult can need safeguarding support during their lives
However,
vulnerable
Being vulnerable means being at risk of harm, or that you need special care because of your age or disability.
adults are more likely to do so.
Mencap's adult safeguarding policy
A vulnerable adult is someone aged 18 or above who may need
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
care services for reasons like mental health issues, disability, age or illness.
They are considered more ‘vulnerable’ because they may not be able to
protect
Protect means keeping someone or something safe.
themselves from harm or exploitation.
The six Care Act principles we consider when safeguarding adults
Raising a safeguarding concern
Everyone who has any dealings with Mencap should feel confident in the quality of our support and feel safe at all times.
If you don’t feel this way, please tell us.
