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Protecting adults at risk - safeguarding
Report and find advice on abuse of an adult at risk.
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Report abuse of an adult
How to recognise abuse and report it.
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Domestic abuse - help is available
Advice and support about domestic or sexual abuse.
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Deprivation of liberty
A person living in a care home or nursing home or being treated in hospital may need to have decisions made for them about where they are treated. This is known as a 'deprivation of liberty'
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Complain about Adult Social Care
What to do if you’re unhappy with the standard of care you or someone else is getting.
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Managing someone else's affairs
You can apply for the right to look after financial and legal affairs and make decisions for someone else if they aren’t able to do it for themselves.
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Someone to speak for you and advise you - Advocacy
You can have someone who will support and involve you as much as possible in discussions and decisions about your care and support. They are known as an advocate.
News
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Speak up for World Suicide Prevention Day
A relative of a suicide victim from Leicestershire is challenging the stigma of suicide by urging people to speak up and seek help about mental health.
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Campaign to tackle impact of suicide receives over 126 pledges
Individuals and organisations pledge their support to tackle suicide in Leicestershire
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Slipper Exchange huge success
Nearly 60 people traded in their old slippers for a safer pair as part of scheme