For Everyone
Adults at risk of harm have the right to be supported and protected from harm.
Are you concerned about an adult at risk of harm, abuse or neglect or is someone hurting you, or mistreating you?
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.
Make a referral for an adult at risk of harm, abuse or neglect
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.
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.