Third of people witness/suspect physical abuse of vulnerable adults

One in three people have either personally witnessed or suspected the physical abuse of a vulnerable adult — very often in the home.

According to research by Red C on behalf of the National Safeguarding Committee (NSC), one in two people claim to have experienced vulnerable adult abuse to either themselves (as a vulnerable adult) or somebody close to them.

Those aged between 18 and 24 are significantly more likely to claim experience of abuse of vulnerable adults.