When should a Safeguarding Adult Concern be raised?

• When an adult at risk is denied access to his / her funds or possessions.
• Where there is a failure by a responsible person to pay care fees/charges and the adult at risk experiences distress or an adverse effect through having no personal allowance, risk of eviction or termination of service.
• Where there is a misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits by a person in a position of trust or control.
• Where an adult at risk's personal finances are removed from their control without legal authority.
• Where the adult at risk is subject to fraud / exploitation relating to benefits, income, property or will.
• Where the adult at risk is subject to theft.
• Where the adult at risk is subject to doorstep crime.

When don't I need to report a Safeguarding Adult Concern?

• A Safeguarding Adult Concern does not need to be made where there is no evidence to support financial abuse.