Safeguarding children, young people and adults
What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding
This is defined as protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is fundamental to high-quality health and social care
Adult at risk
This is a person aged 18 or over in need of care and support, or someone already receiving care and support and, as a result, is unable to protect himself/herself from harm, abuse or neglect.
Child or young person
This is any person, male or female, under the age of 18 in need of care and support, or someone already receiving care and support and, as a result, is unable to protect himself/herself from harm, abuse or neglect.
Who can abuse?
Abuse can occur anywhere such as at home, in a care setting, hospital, college, school, in public places. It could be from:
- Family members or friends
- Other patients or those at risk
- Young people
- Care workers or volunteers
- Professionals
- Strangers
Do not delay. If you suspect or know that someone is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, report it immediately!
What to do
If you are being abused, know of someone who is being abused or think someone may be at risk, it is important that you inform the right people.
We want to reassure you that the people who you talk to will take your concerns seriously and can provide support, guidance and take action to ensure the safety of everyone.
Please speak to a member of staff who will help you get the help you need. All our staff are trained in confidentiality and safeguarding.
We will support you
Organisation leads
Dr Lucy Dolman, Adult Safeguarding Lead
Dr Lucy Dolman, Child Safeguarding Lead
Dr Karen Pardy, Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Amanda Berry Administrative Safeguarding Lead
The team will ensure that you receive the appropriate level of support.
Who to contact?
ADULTS
Cardiff Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):02922 330888
Out of Hours: 02920 788570
CHILDREN
Child Services: 029 2053 6490
Out of Hours: 029 2078 8570
If someone is in immediate risk of harm or danger call 999 and speak to the police.
Don’t assume that someone else will take responsibility. You could help to save someone’s life. If you are worried, report it.
