Guidance on how to report adult abuse.

If you are, or you suspect someone is being abused and the person is:

  • over 18 years of age
  • experiencing or is at risk of abuse
  • not able to protect themselves because of their care and support needs

Complete the adult multiagency referral form:

Adult Multiagency Referral form


Wherever possible, consent to raise the safeguarding referral and to share information must be sought and the wishes and views of the adult obtained.

Further information is also available on the Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together website.

If the person is at immediate risk call the emergency services on 999.

DO not use the EMARF if the person is not being abused, but may be in need of care and support. To refer yourself or a person for social care support, advice, information or an assessment of care and support needs, please use the Adult Social Care Contact Form.

Complete our Adult Social Care contact form

You can also call us on 01902 551199 during opening hours, or 01902 552999 for emergency out of hours. Normal opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

Please note, any EMARF’s which are completed inappropriately will be returned and not progressed via the Adult Safeguarding route.

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