Protection of Vulnerable Adults in Bridgend
Who would be classed as a ‘Vulnerable adult’?
The role of the Adult Protection Co-Ordinator
Documentation and Practical Guidance for Practitioners and Managers involved in the care, support and protection of Vulnerable Adults can be obtained from the
South Wales Adult Protection Forum
Abuse is a violation of individuals human and civil rights by any other person or persons.
Abuse can be a single or repeated act and be:
- Physical
- Sexual
- Psychological
- Financial
- Racial
- Institutional Neglect and /or acts of omission
Everybody has a moral (if not a legal duty) to take positive steps when witnessing incidents or receiving information alleging abuse or inappropriate care of a vulnerable adult.
Who would be classed as a ‘Vulnerable adult’?
Adults (a person who is 18 yrs of age or over) who are considered vulnerable are, people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people and disabled people, particularly when their situation is complicated by additional factors such as:
- Physical frailty
- Chronic illness
- Sensory impairment
- Challenging behaviour
- Social problems
- Emotional problems
- Poverty
- Homelessness
- Substance abuse
Following on from the launch of the South Wales Protection of Vulnerable Adults Inter Agency Policy and Procedures in December 2001, and Bridgend County Borough Council launch on 31st January 2002, Bridgend has shown its continued commitment to protecting its Vulnerable Adults by the appointment of an Adult Protection Coordinator.
Part of the Adult Protection Co-ordinators role is to raise awareness amongst staff and the general public in respect of Adult Abuse and also to ensure all incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities, and outcomes are a result of a multi agency strategy meeting.
The way this can be done is by reporting it to the
Social Services Adult Protection Coordinator
Tel:(01656) 679865
Fax: (01656) 667628
Bro-Morgannwg Health Trust
Adult Protection Co-Ordinator
Tel: (01639) 862147
Police – Bridgend Division
Public Protection Unit
Tel: (01656) 651660
Out of Hours
Social Services Emergency Service
Tel: (01443) 849944
You can also address your queries/concerns electronically by emailing leigh.thorne@bridgend.gov.uk
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Adult Social Care Services, Wellbeing Directorate, Bridgend County
Borough Council, Sunnyside, Bridgend, CF31 4AR.
Senior Co-ordinating Officer:
Head of Service -(Learning Disability, Mental Health and Substance
Misuse), Adult Services, Personal Services Directorate
Tel. No. 01656 642252
Adult Protection Co-ordinator:
Tel. No. 01656 679865
Fax. No. 01656 667628
Designated Lead Managers:
Older People Services (people over 65 years old):
Team Manager (North) - Tel. No. 01656 – 642274
Team Manager (East) - Tel. No. 01656 - 642261
Team Manager (West) - Tel. No. 01656 - 642291
Mental Health Services:
Team Manager - Tel. No. 01656 - 642282
Learning Disability Services:
Team Manager, Community Support Team –
Tel. No. 01656 – 650290
Disability Services:
Assessment Care Management Younger Adults with Disabilities -
Team Manager - Tel. No. 01656 – 641045
Disability Specialist Assessment Team - Team Manager –
Tel. No. 01656 – 641070
All reported incidents are treated very seriously and actively investigated.
Information may be made available in any other form or format upon request.
- Last Updated: 30/09/2009
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