The Safeguarding Adults Team is the first point of contact for any alerts or concerns regarding abuse of vulnerable adults.

Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

Tel: 01234 276222

Email: adult.protection@bedford.gov.uk

Further information

Referral      

If you are being abused or you suspect that someone you know may be the victim of abuse you should contact Adult Services or the Safeguarding Team as soon as possible.

Safeguarding adults concern form 

Adult safeguarding policy and procedures

Availability

The Safeguarding Team is available during Council working hours (Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 5:20pm and Friday 8:45am  to 4:20pm). 

Outside of these times our Emergency Duty Team should be contacted on 0300 300 8123.

Languages

Written information is available in different formats on request and assessments/visits can be completed with interpreters on request.