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Some adults are particularly vulnerable to being hurt or abused because they have a disability, illness, or impairment and need help and support. It is not always intentional, but it is still abuse.
Ask yourself the following questions:
If so, then please tell someone.
Abuse is not common but it does happen. We all have a responsibility to do something about it.
The Oxfordshire Safe from Harm website is intended to help you do your part.
www.safefromharm.org.uk
Source: Safe from Harm Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
What is Adult Abuse? Oxfordshire County Council leaflet in Easy Read format (pdf, 1.3 MB)
About the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards