Safeguarding at Bron Afon
The Bron Afon Safeguarding page highlights what the Safeguarding Team do, what types of abuse there are, how to report concerns and how we can help.
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding involves protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. This includes physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as discrimination, modern slavery, and self-neglect.
When should I raise safeguarding concerns?
Abuse and neglect can sometimes be hard to spot, but here are some warning signs to look out for:
• Poor property conditions (e.g., inadequate heating or lighting)
• Hoarding or cluttered living spaces
• Lack of essential utilities (e.g., no gas or electricity)
• Unauthorised persons staying in the property
• Physical signs like cuts, bruises, or unexplained injuries
• Significant changes in physical condition (e.g., weight loss, appearing over-medicated)
• Poor hygiene or clothing in poor condition
• Changes in the level of support or care required
• Unexplained spending or financial concerns
• Experiencing harassment or feeling unsafe in the home
If there is a child or adult in immediate danger or a crime has been committed, it’s important that you phone the police on 999 as an emergency. Alternatively, you can report your concerns directly to your local authority’s Safeguarding Adult or Child Team:
What will we do if you raise safeguarding concerns about others?
We will help you report your concerns to the right agency, such as the local council, the NHS, or the police. Sometimes, we may need to share your concerns with other organisations so they can look into the issue further. If needed, we will also carry out our own investigation. We’ll do our best to keep you updated on the outcome whenever possible.
What will we do if you raise safeguarding concerns about yourself?
Sometimes incidents are reported to us which are not classed as ASB and we cannot help with them. These include:
- Parking issues (Including untaxed vehicles unless damaged or dangerous)
- Dirty looks / staring
- One-off incidents such as a party or BBQ
- Free roaming pets in gardens
- Personal disputes and dislikes between neighbours (where no breach of contract)
- Living noise/ nuisances including cooking smells, flushing toilets, children playing
- Children playing in the street or arguing
Concerned about a neighbour?
If you’re concerned about the welfare of a friend or neighbour, you can let us know in confidence. By contacting us, you agree that we can use the details provided to contact you. You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link on any communications you receive.