World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Abuse of the elderly is a serious problem, especially during these difficult times as many elderly people are living in isolation or shielding from others and are very vulnerable. Elder abuse comes in many forms including physical, sexual, financial, domestic, psychological and neglect. If you need to report elder abuse there are people to help. Find out more information here ➡️
Emergency: If the adult is seriously hurt or the abuser is still with them, and they are in immediate danger ring the Police on 999
Non-emergency:
If the adult lives in Stoke-on-Trent:
Ring 0800 561 0015
Minicom: 01782 236037
If the adult lives in Staffordshire:
Ring 0345 604 2719
Please visit the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board website for more ways to report a concern ➡️www.SSASPB.org.uk/reporting-abuse