Report a concern about an adult

How to report a concern about an adult, what information to give us and what happens next

If there is immediate danger, dial 999. If there is no immediate risk, but you need police help, call 101 or report on the Essex Police website.

Tell us immediately if you, or someone you know is at risk from abuse, mistreatment, or neglect.

What to do if you suspect abuse

When speaking to someone you’re worried about, make sure to:

  • always listen carefully
  • make a note of what has happened or what you are worried about
  • tell someone trustworthy

Make sure you:

  • do not confront the person you think is responsible for the abuse
  • do not destroy the evidence
  • do not start to investigate the situation 

Submit a safeguarding concern

What happens after you report a concern

We'll arrange for someone to contact you to make sure the person is okay.

We'll work with you to see if there is anything we can do to help you to keep everyone safe. We call this safeguarding.