Adult Protection Awareness

Thursday 20th February is national Adult Support and Protection Day, and Public Protection Partners are urging everyone to look out for signs of harm and report any concerns, ensuring those at risk can receive the help and support they need to live safely.

This year’s theme is Financial Harm in Older Adults. This can include theft, fraud, pressure to give money or sign over property or misuse of benefits, as well as rogue traders and online scammers. People can be at increased risk of financial harm due to ill health, trauma or poor physical or mental health. Financial harm can happen anywhere - in someone’s home, where they work, or in a public place - and is often caused by the people closest to them - but can also happen in places responsible for keeping someone safe, such as a care home, hospital or day centre.

It’s important to speak up about any concerns you have, as the person may not be able to do so themselves.

During the course of this week Public Protection Partners will be posting information to raise awareness of financial harm, how to identify concerns, where to report these concerns and provide details on available support services. We all have a part to play in Adult Support and Protection. If you See something, Say something – everyone deserves to live a life free from harm.

If you think somebody needs help, make a report to

Aberdeen City: APSW@aberdeencity.gov.uk 0800 731 5520

Aberdeenshire: adultprotectionnetwork@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 01467 533100

Moray: accesscareteam@moray.gov.uk 01343 563999

For information see: www.actagainstharm.org/getting-help or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111