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Safeguarding

Safeguarding means protecting people’s health, well-being and human rights and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is fundamental to creating high-quality health and social care.

Those most in need of protection are:

  • Children
  • Young people
  • Adults at risk

The safeguarding duties apply to an adult (aged 18 or over) who:

  • Has needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs).
  • Is experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect.
  • As a result of those care and support needs is unable to protect themselves from either the risk of, or the experience of abuse or neglect.
Concerns about a child or young person?

Calderdale Children’s Social Care on one of the following telephone numbers:

  • Call MAST (Multi-Agency Screening Team): 01422 393336 (in normal working hours)
  • Out of hours call the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on:  01422 288000
  • or call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.

For further information click here to visit the Calderdale Council Safeguarding website

Concerns about an adult?
If there is actual or immediate significant harmContact the police by calling`999
If there is the actual or potential risk of harmContact Gateway to Care on 0845 1111 103
If you have any concerns or want adviceContact Gateway to Care on 0845 1111 103

For further information click here to visit the Calderdale Council Safeguarding website

If your concern relates to the Mental Capacity Act, you can find more information by clicking on the following links:

Information on the Mental Capacity Act

If your concern relates to the Mental Capacity Act, you can find more information by clicking on the following links:

Domestic violence and abuse

Domestic abuse is a serious problem. It is not just physical (slapping, punching or kicking), it can be someone trying to control what you do.  It can include sexual and emotional abuse.

An abuser may threaten you or control your money. They use anything else to make you do things they want, including forcing you into marriage.

Domestic violence is not your fault and you are not alone. We want to encourage victims of domestic abuse in Calderdale to find the courage to come forward and seek support and help. You do not have to put up with domestic abuse. Find out about your local services by phoning the helplines on this page.

https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/community-and-living/domestic-violence-and-abuse/