I am worried about someone

Ironman event - service disruption

Due to the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday 20 September, Weymouth Household Recycling Centre will be closed all day and Dorchester Household Recycling Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm. Please use alternative sites or visit another day.

If someone is at immediate risk, cannot cope, or needs help urgently, see our 'I need urgent help' page.

Contact us if you need advice

If you’re unsure what to do, see our full contact details and give us a call. We are here to listen and help. You might not have all the details, and that’s okay. Your call could make a real difference.

What is adult abuse?

Abuse happens when someone harms another person or puts them at risk - whether on purpose or not.

Report abuse, mistreatment or neglect

Report your concerns about abuse, neglect, exploitation or harm affecting a vulnerable adult to our safeguarding team.

Dorset Safeguarding Adults Board

We follow the multi-agency safeguarding adults policy and procedures, agreed across Dorset.

Keep adults safe and stop abuse - easy read

Easy-read information about recognising abuse, keeping adults safe, what to do if someone is at risk, and who to contact for help in Dorset.