Safeguarding Adults

See: Identifying and Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is part of the larger Care Act 2014 resource.

Adults

Report abuse of an adult

To report abuse of an adult please contact:

Telephone: 01709 822330

Email:  Worried about an adult? – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

If you are concerned that an adult is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Children

To Report a safeguarding issue about a child:

Rotherham Safeguarding Children Partnership
1st Floor
Wing B
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham S60 1AE

Email: CYPS-SafeguardingBoard@rotherham.gov.uk

Or call the RSCP Business team: 01709 254924

If you are concerned about a child or young person you can contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

Telephone: 01709 336080

If you are concerned that a child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

See: Rotherham Safeguarding Adult Board Website

They set out specifically how the Local Authority works with other organisations in the area, such as the police and the ICB to fulfil the requirements of the Care Act, including how they:

1. Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
2. Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
3. Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
4. Support adults who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

All safeguarding processes, forms and guidance can be found in the local resource area.