Abuse and Neglect

Everyone has the right to live their life safely and be free from abuse, neglect, or harm. Some people may be in a vulnerable situation, which can make them less able to protect themselves from harm or mistreatment.

People who are older, have a disability, sensory impairment, mental health condition or another illness can be more vulnerable and may need extra support. 

Mistreating someone who is vulnerable is 'abuse' and failing to properly look after a vulnerable person in your care is 'neglect'; both are never acceptable.

Hartlepool Borough Council takes the abuse of vulnerable people very seriously. They will listen to your concerns and give you a prompt response.

If you think that you or someone you know is being subjected to abuse then please visit Hartlepool Borough Council | Protecting adults from abuse

The Easy Health website has gathered together various easy-read leaflets and videos, which will help people with learning disabilities to understand what abuse is, and to know what to do if they think they're being subjected to abuse.