Reporting concerns about an adult

Wheelchair
What can I do if I am worried about an adult (anyone over the age of 18yrs)?

Tell someone who can help.

Members of the public have an important role to play in helping to protecting adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

If you think an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect, or someone has told you they are being harmed or abused, tell:

  • Social Services on the numbers below
  • The Police on 101 
  • or one of the organisations below.

These agencies can help.

Safeguarding Adults
IN AN EMERGENCY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS RING 999

You should not try to sort the matter out yourself, or confront an alleged perpetrator.

Do not worry about being mistaken. It is better to tell someone who knows about protecting an adult who may be at risk.

Help Woman
What if an adult tells me that they're being abused?
  • Show that you are listening and that you are taking the matter seriously.
  • Write down what you have heard using the exact words where possible.
  • Explain that you will need to share what you have been told with someone who knows about protecting adults who may be at risk.
  • Ring Social Services or the Police and tell them what you know.
What should I do if I am worried that an adult may be at risk of harm?
  • Don't dismiss your concerns or leave it to someone else to take action.
  • Ring Social Services or the Police and tell them what's worrying you.

If you have any doubts about sharing or reporting your concerns, don't think what if I'm wrong - think what if I'm right!

MULTI-AGENCY REFERRAL FORM 

Please see the below form and supporting information on how to complete the form.

CWMPAS Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF) - Updated March 2023
Eng Adults MARF (March 2023)
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Adults MARF Supporting Information
Adults MARF Supporting Information
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If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a vulnerable adult, contact:

Carmarthenshire

  • IAA service on0300 333 2222 by Minicom on: 01554 756741 or by SMS on: 07892 345678 or make a referral through our website www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk 

Ceredigion

  • During Office Hours: Contact Centre – Tel:  01545 574000, Fax: 01545 574002
  • E mail: contact-socservs@ceredigion.gov.uk
  • Outside of Office Hours: Emergency Duty Team – Tel: 0300 4563554

Pembrokeshire

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Powys

Powys People Direct:

The Silver Line

The Silver line is a 24 hour free confidential helpline founded by Esther Rantzen providing information, friendship and advice to older people.  Open every day of the year.

Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Website: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/ 

Samaritans

Talk to Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record - about whatever's getting to you.  You don't have to be suicidal.

Phone: 116 123               Email: jo@samaritans.org  

Website: http://www.samaritans.org/