How to get help
If you are being abused or you are worried about someone who might be - you must tell someone. You can get help just by talking to someone you trust or showing them this website.
You may be worried about seeming interfering or maybe scared of getting it wrong but you could be their only source of help. If you suspect someone you know is being abused or mistreated and want to get help try and talk to them first and explain what you want to do and why.
Please click here for some further advice about talking to someone if you are worried.
What might you be concerned about?
You or someone you know is:
- not be getting the help or care they need
- being hurt, bullied, frightened or intimidated
- being taken advantage of, or exploited because of their age, disability or illness
- not being allowed to make their own choices or decisions
- being made to do something against their will
- not being treated in a dignified or respectful manner.
Asking for help
There are people who can help. It is important that you tell someone, things can get better if you ask for help.
Oxfordshire Social and Community Services
Oxfordshire Social and Community Services have procedures for helping adults who have been abused. They can offer information and advice to help you in deciding what you want to do and in some cases may be able to provide you with practical help and support. The first priority will be to try and ensure that you are safe.
You can contact the Social and Health Care team in the following ways:
Telephone: 0845 0507 666
SMS: 07788 571577
Fax: 01865 783111
Postal Address: Social and Health Care team, PO Box 780, Oxford, OX1 9GX
Email: socialandhealthcare@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Out of hours emergency: 0800 833408 (freephone)
Find out more at: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Thames Valley Police
Abuse is often a crime. If you feel you have been the victim of crime you should report it to the police or ask someone you trust, such as a friend, neighbour or carer, to report it for you.
Call 101 for all non emergency enquiries
Call 999 for emergencies
Find out more at: www.thamesvalley.police.uk
The Care Quality Commission
If you, a friend or relative, live in a care home or have care at home and are not happy with the care that you are getting you can contact the Care Quality Commission who can give you advice on what your rights are and how to complain.
Call them on: 03000 616161
Email them on: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
Find out more at: www.cqc.org.uk
Further Information
Please click here to find out about other organisations you can talk to in confidence
If you are being abused or you are worried about someone who might be - you must tell someone.
