Hammersmith & Fulham
Safeguarding Adults Board

Types of abuse

The care and support statutory guidance identifies 10 types of abuse.

In this section

Discriminatory abuse

Domestic abuse

Financial or material abuse

Modern slavery

Neglect or acts of omission

Organisational abuse

Physical abuse

Psychological abuse

Self-neglect

Sexual abuse

It is important to be alert of possible indicators of abuse so that we can take action to support and protect the adult at risk. The possible indicators and examples of behaviour listed on each of these pages are not exhaustive and it is important to note that people may be subject to several types of abuse at the same time.