Fifers urged to report concerns of adults experiencing abuse or harm
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The comments come from the independent chairman of Fife Adult Support and Protection Committee (ASPC) which is supporting National Adult Protection Day this Saturday.
The purpose of Adult Support and Protection Day is to raise awareness of the ways in which some adults experience harm or abuse, and to encourage people to act if they suspect this is happening to someone they know.
This year the focus is on financial harm and mate crime.
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Mate crime is when someone targets an individual to become their friend but with the intention of taking advantage of them or exploiting them – for example, someone pretending to be your friend for their own benefit may take your food or money without your consent.
Alan Small, independent chairman of Fife ASPC, said if people have seen something or heard something that makes them think someone they know is at risk of harm, it is important to say something.
He said: “Harm and abuse can affect anybody, but adults who can’t look after themselves or find it difficult to stand up for themselves may be at greater risk due to their personal circumstances, or because of a physical or learning disability, illness or infirmity. We all have a responsibility to look out for people in our communities. Everyone has the right to a life free from harm. If you suspect an adult is at risk of harm, then report it by calling Fife Adult Protection Phone Line on 01383 602200.”
For more information, visit fife.gov.uk/adultprotection.