Report a safeguarding concern

Physical abuse

This is when someone hurts your body. It could be by hitting or kicking you.

Sexual abuse

This is when someone touches you in places you don’t want them to, makes you touch them or have sex with them.

Emotional abuse

This is when people say or shout nasty things to you which hurt your feelings. They might call you names, laugh at you, threaten you or ignore you. This could happen in person or online.

Financial

This is when someone takes or steals your money or belongings without asking, or controls how you use these things.

Discrimination

This is when people treat you unfairly because of your gender, age, religion and belief, disability, race or ethnicity and sexual orientation.

Neglect

This is when you are not being looked after properly by others. It can be when someone does not let you have your medication, food and heating.

Self-Neglect

This is when you are not looking after yourself properly. It can be when you do not look after your health, hygiene or surroundings.

Modern Slavery

This is when someone forces you to work for them and treats you badly. This could be cleaning, cooking or jobs in a home. They might stop you from leaving the job.

Domestic abuse

This is when anyone aged over 16 experiences abuse from someone who is or has been your partner or family member.  It can also include forced marriage.

Organisational abuse

This is when an organisation provides poor care. This could be one-off incidents and ongoing bad treatment.

Anyone could abuse you.

It might be a stranger or someone you know, or a worker that helps you.

Abuse can happen anywhere, at any time.

• At home
• At work
• At a day centre or college
• In a hospital
• At a club

Tell someone you trust, as soon as you can.

In your accommodation service:

You can raise a concern about yourself or someone else at any time.

You can talk to your Keyworker, the manager of your service, or Susan Smith who is our Safeguarding Lead, in person or by phoning 020 7476 6062.

We will listen to you, help you stay safe and offer help and support.

At Newham Council:

You can also contact the Safeguarding Team at Newham Council. They have a 24-hour telephone where anyone can report abuse and raise concerns at any time.

Telephone: 020 3373 0440

Email:  Accessto.AdultsSocialCareTeam@newham.gov.uk

Website: adultsocialcare.newham.gov.uk/Pages/safeguarding-adults.aspx

The Police:

If you believe a crime may have been committed, contact the Police Community Safety Unit.

Telephone 101—and if it is an emergency, dial 999.

To report child abuse:

If you are worried that a child you know is at risk of serious harm through abuse or neglect, you should tell Newham Council by calling 020 3373 4600 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5.15pm) or 020 8430 2000 at any other time.