Protection and Support

This section gives you information and advice on how to keep yourself and other vulnerable people safe from harm.

Keeping safe?
Information on organisations and services that can help you keep safe at home and in the community.

What help is there for domestic abuse?
Find out about the help available if you are experiencing domestic abuse or know someone who is.

Who can get help with interviews by the police?
Find out about the appropriate adult service and the support available to help with police interviews.

What help is there if I need to contact a social worker in an emergency?
Find out about the out of hours emergency service.

Child protection
Find out what to do if you think a child is at riak or being abused.

Adult protection and support
Find out more about adults who are vulnerable to harm, how to report your concerns and the adult protection and support available.

Adults with incapacity
Find out about the support and services available for adults who may not be able to make important decisions abpit their finances or welfare. Includes information on power of attorney, intervention and guardianship orders.

Power of attorney
Find out how you can hand over decision making power to another person.