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Protecting vulnerable adults and children

Report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult

If you think a vulnerable adult is being neglected or abused, contact social services on the details below.  Don’t ignore the abuse, keep it secret or put off reporting it.  You should take action even if you are not 100% sure that abuse is taking place.

Between Monday to Friday, from 9.00am until  5.00pm, you can contact the team on 0161 770 1515.  Outside of these times phone 0161 770 6936

General support

You can discuss any concerns with the Adult Safeguarding Team by emaling them at safeguarding.adults@oldham.gov.uk, or phoning them on 0161 770 1532.

More information

More information is available on the 'safeguarding adults' section of Oldham Council's website, including: 'what is abuse?'; what happens when you report abuse; support agencies; help with understanding vulnerability and information for social care practitioners. 


Protecting children and young people

If you are worried that a child or young person is being abused or neglected, or at risk of this, contact the children’s assessment team to report your concern on the appropriate number below:

For children under 16 years of age:  0161 770 3790 / 3791

For a young person 16 years and above:  0161 770 6599 / 98

More information

More information is available on the Oldham Local Safeguarding Children's Board section of Oldham Council's website