You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Call 999 if you think a crime has been committed or someone is in immediate danger.
Examples of abuse include:
You can learn more about types of abuse.
You can report the abuse of an adult to Suffolk County Council. We call this raising a safeguarding concern.
Make a safeguarding referral online using our Suffolk Adult Care Portal. You'll need to create an account, which is quick and easy.
Our online services are safe to use. You can read our online service safety page to find out more about the security of our websites, online forms and portals.
Please use this form for less urgent referrals only.
If you feel the person is in immediate danger, please contact Customer First quickly and securely using live chat.
You can also phone us if needed, or dial 999 in an emergency.
You can make a referral without using the portal if you prefer to remain anonymous.
You can make a safeguarding referral using the same form as members of the public.
If you need guidance on whether to make a safeguarding referral, contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 606 1499.
You can complete a referral form if you think an adult with care and support needs may be at risk from self-neglect and/or hoarding:
Complete the referral form after reading the:
Find out about reporting a child at risk of harm, abuse or neglect (safeguarding).