Important information: Bury Adult Care Connect and Direct Hub

The hub at Textile Hall which is usually the first point of contact for adult social care services is temporarily closed to help protect the vulnerable during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

For adult care information and advice go to Bury Adult care and support or phone 0161 253 5151 (please be aware that phone lines will be very busy).
For information about blue badge applications go to the Bury Directory.

Abuse of an adult at risk

If a person is in immediate danger you should contact the police on:

Greater Manchester Police - 0161 872 5050
Emergency services - 999

If a person is in need of urgent help from Social Care Services you should contact:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 10am - 5pm - 0161 253 5151
Out of hours - 0161 253 6606

How do I report abuse of an 'adult at risk'?

If you are worried about an 'adult at risk' because of what you have seen, heard or been told you should report this to Adult Care Connect and Direct. You can either telephone Connect and Direct or complete the Safeguarding Concern Form below and email it.

What is an 'adult at risk'?

An 'adult at risk' is a person over the age of eighteen who may not be able to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation and this may be due to age, illness or lifestyle. They may have difficulties in expressing feelings or making their wishes known, making them more susceptible to abuse.

What is abuse?

Physical Abuse - hitting, punching, kicking, slapping
Sexual Abuse - kissing, unwanted touching, carrying out sexual acts
Psychological Abuse - intimidation, isolation, humiliation, harassment
Financial and Material Abuse - theft, fraud, misuse of money by someone who is trusted
Neglect and Omission - the needs of a dependent person are not met
organisational Abuse - mistreatment of a person from a system of power
Anyone can be an abuser - relative, volunteer, paid staff that provide care and services, neighbours and strangers
Domestic Abuse - controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse by intimate partner or family member
Sexual Exploitation - relationships where people receive something for sexual activities
Modern Slavery - slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude
Self-neglect - neglecting to take care foe one's personal hygiene, health or surroundings
Abuse can take place anywhere - at home, in a public place, day centres, in a care / nursing home.

Serious Adult Reviews

A Serious Adult Review is undertaken in the event of the death (including suicide) of an adult at risk where abuse or neglect are known or suspected to be a factor. Any serious adult reviews undertaken will be published on this page.

Contact for Adult Care Connect and Direct