Reporting Concerns
You can get in contact for anything from straightforward information and advice about the abuse and the safety of adults in Essex, to the disclosure of a specific concern about your own safety of somebody that you know. Should you wish to report maltreatment of an adult in Essex your concern will be taken seriously and ensure that it is investigated appropriately.
To report a concern, please call or send a completed SETSAF form to;
SOUTHEND
Telephone: 01702 215008 | email: accessteam@southend.gov.uk
ESSEX
Telephone: 0345 603 7630 | email: businesssupport.adultsovas@essex.gov.uk
THURROCK
Telephone: 01375 511000 | email: safeguardingadults@thurrock.gov.uk
Definition of Adult Safeguarding
The statutory framework introduced under the Care Act applies to any person aged 18 or above who:
Are there different types of abuse?
People can be abused in different ways. The different types of abuse that people may suffer are listed below:
For more information please visit our Types of Abuse page
Where does abuse happen?
Abuse can occur anywhere; the list below is by no means exhaustive but gives some examples: