Refer an adult at risk of harm, abuse or neglect

In order to protect adults from harm it is important we work together. Professionals need to work with adults and their families as well as with each other, including Police and Health.

 

Who to Contact

If you think an adult is at risk or being neglected a referral can be made to the following social work practice teams (office hours) and the Social Care Emergency Team out-of-office hours: children and families ages 0 - 16, adults aged 16 to 64; and older people aged 65 plus.

 

Adult Social Care Enquiry Team

Office Hours 

Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm , Friday 8.30am - 4.

Telephone Number : 01506 284848

Email: adultsocialcare@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)

 
Outside office hours

Social Care Emergency Team (SCET)

After 5pm (Mon-Thurs & 4:00pm on a Fri) 

Telephone Number: 01506 281028/9

 

Please complete and return this  Adult Protection and Welfare Concern Form (Word doc) [162KB] (opens new window)  as an attachment to  adultsocialcare@westlothian.gov.uk  Please include "Adult Protection and Welfare Concern Referral" in the email subject header

 

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
  • Telephone Number: in an emergency call 999

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