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Useful Links

Please note: Links to other sites from this page are for information only. We have no responsibility or liability for access to them, the content, accuracy or opinions. Use of a link does not constitute a recommendation or agreement with its objectives. It is your responsibility to ensure the service is appropriate and suitable for your needs.
  

• ​Age UK Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK
• Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has a range of policy initiatives, press releases and consultation responses 
• Care Quality Commission - The independent regulator of health and social care in England which helps make sure better care is provided for everyone.
• Citizens Advice helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers
• Dorset Advocacy works to provide relief for people living in the Dorset area with a learning, physical or mental disability, and those suffering frailty with age, assist them to protect their rights and gain equality of opportunity.
• Hourglass A charity working to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. Helpline 08088088141
• Mencap information and advice for parents, carers, family members, someone with a learning disability, professionals
• MIND helps people take control of their mental health.
• No Secrets Department of Health webpage. Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse
• Nursing and Midwifery Council regulates nurses and midwives in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands. They maintain the largest register of healthcare professionals anywhere in the world, ensuring that they are properly qualified and competent to work in the UK
• ​The Ann Craft Trust - protecting people with Learning Disabilities from abuse.
• Trading Standards is a local authority service. Online help may be available through your local trading standards service website for both consumers and business. Use the post code search to find your local office.
• Whistleblowing recognises the key role whistleblowing can play in anticipating and avoiding serious risks that arise in and from the workplace.
• Women’s Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.

How to contact us

If you would like to make any comments, have any questions or would like further information about the work of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board, please contact:

• Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board Business Manager 
• Tel: 01202 261015
• Email: bcpsafeguardingadultsboard@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
• Address:
  BCPSAB, c/o Adult Social Care - Services,
  Room 1,
  Civic Centre,
  Poole
  ​BH15 2RT

Reporting Abuse

If you believe that someone is being abused contact Adult Social Care or the Police. Adult Social Care and the Police will then coordinate investigations into alleged abuse.

Contact as soon as possible:

• In Bournemouth and Christchurch contact Care Direct: tel 01202 454979, email: caredirect@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
• In Poole contact Helpdesk: tel 01202 633902, email: sshelpdesk@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
• Or Dorset Police: tel 101 
• In an emergency please call 999 

Out of Hours Service

• Tel. 0300 1239895 Evenings and weekends, including Bank Holidays