Persons aged 16 or over who have a disability, illness, or infirmity, who are less able in certain situations to protect themselves.

Adults "at risk of harm" can include people who-

• Find it difficult to keep themselves or their property (their home, the things they own) safe.
  
• Can be harmed by other people or by their own actions.
  
• Can be more at risk because of a disability, illness or mental disorder (this could mean people with mental health problems, people with physical disability, people with learning disabilities)

Adults can be "at risk of harm" from -

• Family
  
• Friends
  
• Professional paid staff
  
• Volunteers
  
• Other service users
  
• Hospital
  
• Wider community

Where?

• Own Home
  
• Day centre
  
• Care home
  
• Hospital
  
• Wider community

This does not mean that every adult in Dundee is “at risk of harm”. If you are not sure or have a concern about an “adult at risk”, contact us (click here)