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The duty to report an adult at risk of abuse and/or neglect
Section 2
Overview of section
The ‘statutory duty to report’ explained
Responsibilities to report
Duty to report concerns (including abuse and neglect) about a practitioner
Reporting concerns about an adult at risk of abuse and/or neglect
Managing immediate concerns about the safety of an adult at risk
When to contact the police
Recognising an adult at risk of abuse and neglect
Seeking agency advice and initial discussions with social services
What to do if an adult at risk tells you that they or another person is or has been abused or neglected
Managing concerns from the general public
Anonymity
Seeking consent to a report
Gathering information to make a report
Last updated: February 2021