For Everyone
Adults at risk of harm have the right to be supported and protected from harm.
What to do and who to contact
If you know, believe or suspect that an adult may be at risk of harm you should speak to someone about it as soon as you can.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Are you concerned about an adult at risk of harm, abuse or neglect?
Is someone hurting you, or mistreating you?
If you or the person being harmed is in immediate danger you should ring the police on 999, for non-emergency Police Scotland can be contacted on 101.
If the situation is an emergency, call 999.
If it is less urgent, you can contact:
Adult Social Care Enquiry Team
Monday to Thursday (Office Hours) 8.30am - 5pm
Friday 8.30am - 4pm
Telephone Number: 01506 284848
Email: adultsocialcare@westlothian.gov.uk
Outside office hours
Social Care Emergency Team
Telephone: 01506 281028 or 01506 281029
email: SCETReferrals@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)
Broxburn Social Work Centre (Adult Services Age 16-65)
Telephone Number: 01506 284440
Livingston Social Work Centre(Adult Services Age 16-65)
Telephone Number: 01506 282252
Police
Telephone Number: 101
What will happen when I report harm?
West Lothian Council Social Work, NHS Lothian, and Police Scotland work in partnership to keep people safe from harm.
We have a duty to inquire and investigate cases where harm is known or suspected. The staff works closely with the adult at risk to decide together what action is best.
If appropriate, the family of the adult at risk will also be involved in the decision-making.
If you have concerns about a child, call Social Work Duty & Child Protection Team - 01506 284440 (option 2) or the Police on 101.