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Report a Safeguarding Adult Concern

If you are concerned about a vulnerable adult who is at risk of neglect or abuse in Northumberland contact:

Onecall: 01670 536 400
Textphone: 01670 536 844
Emailsafeguardingreferrals@northumberland.gov.uk

Safeguarding adult referrals should be made online:
See: Safeguarding Adults Enquiry Form.

In an emergency, contact the police by calling 999.
If the person is not in immediate danger, contact the police by calling 101.

See: Disclosure and Raising a Concern Procedure.

This sets out how to recognise abuse, what to do if an adult discloses abuse, how to determine immediate action and preserve evidence, and how to raise a concern to the local authority.

Last Updated: September 26, 2025

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