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Protection of vulnerable adults

What is abuse?

Abuse is a violation of an individual's human and civil rights by any other person or persons. It may consist of a single act or repeated acts. It may: 
  • be physical, verbal or psychological;
  • be an act of neglect or an omission to act;
  • occur when a vulnerable person is persuaded to enter into a financial or sexual transaction to which he or she has not consented, or cannot consent. 

Abuse can occur in any relationship and may result in significant harm to, or exploitation of, the person subjected to it. 

Cumbria County Council provide Protection of vulnerable adults as part of their Adult Social Care. 

 

 

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