Term information

Term: vulnerable adults

Term details for 'vulnerable adults'

Use for people with learning difficulties, mental health problems, older people and disabled people who are vulnerable and eligible to use services.

Broader terms
adults
Related terms
adult abuse, adult social care, appropriate adult, attempted suicide, Court of Protection, criminal exploitation, modern slavery, safeguarding adults, supported housing

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