Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Abuse. Stop it now!

This page gives you advice on what to do if you think that a vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected.

Abuse is never acceptable. If you are being abused, or know someone who is being abused, it is important that you tell someone as soon as you can.

What will Cestria Care do?

The Cestria Care Service will work with other agencies to protect vulnerable adults from abuse and will respond quickly to allegations of abuse and ensure prompt action is taken.

What do we mean by a vulnerable adult?

A vulnerable adult is anyone who is aged 18 or over who, because of disability, frailty or illness is unable to –

Take adequate care of themselves, or
Be cared for adequately by others
Or protect themselves from abuse, exploitation or neglect.
Unpaid carers themselves also be vulnerable adults.

What is meant by abuse?

People can be abused or exploited in many different ways. This may include:

Physical abuse: such as hitting, pushing, shaking, not giving the right medication, and bodily neglect.
Sexual abuse: sexually activity where a vulnerable adult cannot or does not give their consent, or sexually harassment.
Emotional or psychological abuse: such as humiliation, harassment, social isolation, threats, verbal abuse, intimidation.
Exploitation: Including theft, fraud, or using a vulnerable adult’s property without their permission.
Neglect: where a person suffers because of their health or physical needs are being neglected by a carer or giver.