Worried that an adult is at risk?
Good physical and emotional health is key to living a fulfilled life. When someone is struggling to cope, either phyically or mentally, it can lead to more serious issues and have a negative impact on their life.
Self-harm is when someone deliberately hurts themselves. It can include cutting, burning, hitting or bruising, poisoning, scratching, hair-pulling or overdosing. People who self-harm aren’t usually trying to commit suicide or looking for attention.
The Care Act 2014 defines a Carer as ‘an adult who provides or intends to provide care for another adult’. A Carer is anyone who provides unpaid support for family
Each day around 16 people take their life in the UK and Ireland. This page tells you who you should contact if you are feeling suicidal, or what you can do if someone tells you that they are.
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (2005) protects those who lack capacity and empowers them to make decisions for themselves wherever possible. It applies to people over the age of 16.
Report your concern
If an adult is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
If you are reporting concerns because you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused, or you are being abused yourself, please visit our Report your concern page.