If you are concerned about an adult, please report it to us as soon as possible.
If you or the person you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Report a safeguarding concern
To report a safeguarding concern, you can call us on 01642 771500 during office hours:
- Monday to Thursday between 8.30am – 5pm
- Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm
If you are calling outside office hours, please call 01642 524552.
Alternatively, you can report your concern by email at: AccessAdultsTeam@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
If you're a professional, you'll need to use the concern form to make a report. You can download the form from the TSAB website.
If you are worried about a child or teenager, please contact Redcar and Cleveland Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH):
- Call: 01642 130 700
- Email: RedcarMACH@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
For information about the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board, visit their website.
Types of abuse
Abuse of adults can happen to anyone.
There are many ways in which adults may be abused. It can include physical or sexual abuse, neglect, modern day slavery, emotional abuse, or financial abuse.
Abuse can take place anywhere which includes the home, a public place, a care home, or a day centre. The abuser may be a stranger, or someone known to the person.
Everyone has the right to be free from abuse and neglect. We are committed to preventing abuse and responding promptly when we are made aware of suspected abuse.
We can help you if you are being abused and need help to stop it happening, or if you are concerned that someone else may be being abused.
The following guides can be found in the Worried about an adult section of our Adult Social Care Information Guides webpage.
- Identify and report abuse and neglect of adults
- Process for protecting adults from abuse and neglect
- Information guide for a person alleged to have caused harm
Concerns about a person in a position of trust (PiPoT)
There may be times when you're concerned about a professional working with adults who have care and support needs.
This is known as a 'person in a position of trust' (PiPoT). The Care Act 2014 statutory guidance requires safeguarding adult’s boards to have a process for dealing with allegations against anyone who works (either paid or unpaid) with adults who have care and support needs.
This guidance applies to the Council, all partner agencies, and those providing care and support services.