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Vulnerable Adults should be enabled to live their life in an environment which is free from prejudice and safe from abuse. An approach of zero tolerance is taken by the council to ensure that vulnerable adults are protected.

Who are vulnerable adults?

A vulnerable adult is someone aged 18 or over who 'is or maybe in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness and who is or maybe unable to take care of his or herself or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation' (Law Commission Report 231, 1995).

If you or someone you know would like advice or support please contact Adult social Care and Health by phoning our Community Response and Reablement Team on 01344 351500 or by using the e-mail address on the right hand side of this page.

To access the Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Policy and Good Practice Guidance Manual please follow the external link.

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