I think I'm being abused

If the abuse you are experiencing is putting your immediate safety at risk, please call 999 straight away.

There are many different types of abuse and it is not always easy to identify.

Some people don't want to tell others that they are being abused. This may be because they don't want the person to get into trouble. They may prefer to ignore the problem in the hope that it will go away. Other people are ashamed or afraid of what will happen to them if they tell.

It's not your fault!

If you think you are being abused, rest assured that it is not your fault and there are ways that we can help you. Don't ignore the problem. It will more than likely not go away on its own.

We take abuse very seriously!

If you want to talk to us about being abused or to report abuse, you can call us. Your call can be anonymous if you wish and we take every call very seriously. We will listen to you and treat everything you say in the strictest confidence.

There is a solution

Speaking to someone about a problem can help to find a solution to a problem. When you call us to discuss abuse, we will work with you to help you make any decisions. We will provide help and support to try to end the abuse and enable you to ensure that it does not happen again.

Who do I contact?

You can contact our 'Safeguarding Adults Helpline' on 020 7641 2176. The line is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm. Outside these hours, please call 020 7641 6000. Remember, your call will be treated in the strictest confidence.