Safeguarding Adults

See: Identifying and Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is part of the larger Care Act 2014 resource.

What to do if you are worried about an adult

If you think you or someone you know is being abused or neglected, you should call the telephone hotline on 0300 303 6070.

Safeguarding enquiries or referrals should be emailed enquiry@towerhamletsconnect.org.

Tower Hamlets Connect staff will make sure they get sent straight to the local authority/Initial Assessment Team to action.

Out of hours service: 0207 7364 4079

If you are concerned that an adult is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

What to do if you are worried about a child

If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed through abuse or neglect you should contact the children's services advice and assessment team on 020 7364 5601 or 020 7364 5606.

Out of hours service: 0207 7364 4079

If you are concerned that a child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Please see Tower Hamlets website which links to the London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

They set out specifically how the Local Authority works with other organisations in the area, such as the police and the ICB to fulfil the requirements of the Care Act, including how they:

1. Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
2. Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
3. Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
4. Support adults who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

All safeguarding processes, forms and guidance can be found in the  local resource area.