Report your concern – Devon Local Authority boundaries

Members of the public

If you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused, or you are being abused yourself and live within Devon Local Authority boundaries, please contact us by calling Adult Social Care on 0345 1551 007 (Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm).

Outside of the hours above or on bank holidays call the Emergency Duty Service on 0345 6000 388.

Alternatively, you can email adultsc.safeguardingadultservices-mailbox@devon.gov.uk (Devon Safeguarding Adults Service)

Professionals

Where a professional has identified a safeguarding concern and the allegation is regarding a service provider, it is expected that the professional refer to their organisational policy regarding raising a safeguarding concern and to raise this with the manager of the service that the concern relates to.

This includes where they have either witnessed or been notified of a concern, for which they have a duty to raise a safeguarding adult concern to the local authority, unless they can evidence that it would be unsafe to do so.

This is critical, as it allows the provider to respond and take any immediate protective actions to reduce or remove the risk posed to the adult/s.

You can report your concerns by calling Adult Social Care on 0345 1551 007 (Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm).

Outside of the hours above or on bank holidays call the Emergency Duty Service on 0345 6000 388.

Alternatively, you can download a Word version of the report a safeguarding concern form and email it to adultsc.safeguardingadultservices-mailbox@devon.gov.uk (Devon Safeguarding Adults Service).

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