Slough Borough Council: Safeguarding Adults Campaign 2010

Safeguarding Adults Campaign 2010

A high profile campaign aimed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse has been launched by Slough Borough Council. The Safeguarding Adults campaign was officially launched in March 2010 by Cllr Chrissy Small, Commissioner for Health and Wellbeing and aims to raise awareness of abuse suffered by vulnerable adults, who due to age, disability or illness are too frail or vulnerable to protect themselves from exploitation and harm.

Led by the council's safeguarding adult's team, the campaign will make people aware that abuse is wrong and provide advice on how to report suspected abuse.

Commissioner for health and wellbeing, Cllr Chrissy Small said; "This is an extremely important initiative. I truly believe, as the older people’s champion in town, that safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse is everyone’s business. This is a top priority for us, and all agencies, services and residents of Slough need to work together to increase awareness and stop abuse from happening."

Alex Bayliss, service manager for safeguarding for Slough Borough Council, stated, "We're calling on people in Slough to report any suspected abuse so we can look into it. Slough residents will see new public information posters in key locations across the town, which provide important information about abuse and how to report it. The posters will be found in leisure centres, libraries, council offices, local hospitals and health clinics."

If you think someone is being abused or someone is abusing you, contact Slough Borough Council’s Community Social Work Team on 01753 690444 between 9am and 5pm. Out of these hours and at weekends or bank holidays please call the Emergency Duty team on 01344 786543.

For non emergencies you can contact the police on 101 or in an emergency call 999.

If you are being abused and feel unable to call Slough Borough Council's Adult Social Care services tell someone you trust and ask them to do it for you.