If you think you or someone you know is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed, it is important to tell someone. Remember, the person being harmed may not be able to report it.
You can contact your local social work services, health professionals or the police. They will take your concerns seriously and work to make sure everyone is safe.
If you are concerned about someone please contact social work.
During office hours call your local social work office. Outwith office hours, use the social work emergency service number 0800 121 4114.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
North Lanarkshire Adult Protection Committee have alongside the Child Protection Committee, Violence Against Women and Girls and MAPPA launched a new website: Public Protection North Lanarkshire.
This website aim to provide information on Public Protection issues including Adult Support and Protection, Child Protection and Violence Against Women and Girls.
The information within the website is aimed to children, young people, adults at risk, their families and carers as well as professionals.
It also provide information on events and training and other development opportunities.
This document contains the new North Lanarkshire Social Work Adult Support and Protection procedures. These procedures are to be followed for adult support and protection processes in North Lanarkshire.
There are no forms included - if you require any of the forms, please contact the Adult Protection Committee.
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Page last updated:
10 Jun 2025