Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Frequently Asked Questions: Protection of vulnerable adults

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Protection of vulnerable adults FAQs

Q: Who is a vulnerable adult?

Answer:

A vulnerable adult is someone who:

  • Is aged over 18.
  • May need care services because of mental, physical or learning disability, age or illness.
  • Cannot always protect themselves from harm.

Q: What is abuse?

Q: Where can abuse happen?

Q: Who could Abuse?

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