Raising Adult Safeguarding concerns
Where to report a safeguarding Concern
Members of the public
If a crime is happening right now, if the suspect is still at the scene, or if anyone is seriously injured or in immediate danger call 999.
If you believe that someone is at risk of or has been harmed, please contact Adult Social Care.
Everyone will be signposted to complete the information online in the first instance, where an individual cannot complete the referral online, the Community Access Team will be available to take the information.
You can report a safeguarding concern about an individual or an organisation (which might involve multiple individuals using this form)
Please note: the form is sent to the Community Access Team for review during normal working hours.
If a crime has been committed
If you believe that a crime has been committed, please contact Cheshire Police;
If a crime happening right now, if the suspect still at the scene, or if anyone seriously injured or in immediate danger, call 999.
When a crime has been committed but is not happening now you can Report the incident online on the Cheshire Police website or by calling 101.
Please note: keep a record of the reference number to share with the local authority.
Professionals
All professionals will now be asked to use the online referral form. Referrals will not be accepted over the phone or by email.
