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?

Q: What is abuse?

Q: Where can abuse happen?

Q: Who could Abuse?

Answer:

Anyone could abuse.  It could be:

  • Someone in the family
  • A partner or friend
  • A neighbour
  • A member of staff
  • Another vulnerable adult
  • A stranger
It could be more than one person.
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