Protecting an adult from harm

Information about protecting adults from abuse, how you can support someone to speak up or speak on their behalf about their care, and how vulnerable people are protected by the law.

Advocacy - make your voice heard

Having someone to support you to speak up, or who speaks on your behalf, to ensure you are involved in decisions made about you is known as advocacy.

Deprivation of liberty safeguards

Deprivation of liberty safeguards are put in place to protect a person's human rights. They make sure a legal process is followed so that any restrictions on what you do and where you live are in your best interests.

The Mental Capacity Act

Find out how The Mental Capacity Act helps and protects those who have limited mental capacity to make decisions.

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