Staying Safe and Keeping Well
Useful telephone numbers and contact information for support services in Fife
View bookletSEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Is someone hurting you, or treating you badly?
Are you concerned about someone who may be at risk of harm or neglect?
Call the Adult Protection Phone Line on 01383 602200 or in an emergency call 999.
If you have concerns about a child, call Social Work on 03451 55 15 03 or Police 101.
All our information is available in an Easy Read format. Easy Read makes information easier to understand for everyone by writing things down clearly using simple language, short sentences and using pictures or symbols. Click here for Easy Read information.
Adult Support and Protection information is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish, and Urdu.
For more information read 'Seen Something, Say Something'
All Adult Support and Protection Committee monthly newsletters are in the 'Related Publications' section of this page, along with the Adult Protection Improvement Plan which gives details of our work and priorities for 2021-2023.
Fife Council Social Work, NHS Fife, and Police Scotland P Division work in partnership to keep people safe from harm.
We have a duty to inquire and investigate cases where harm is known or suspected. Staff work closely with the adult at risk to decide together what action is best.
If appropriate, the family of the adult at risk will also be involved in the decision-making.
Information for people who use British Sign Language or have hearing loss
People who use British Sign Language or who have a hearing loss can use the Emergency SMS service. Details of how to register for this service are available here.
If it is not an emergency – contact the Police 24 hour SMS number or Fife Council’s SMS number 07781 480 185 (this service is available 8 am - 8 pm).
Both these SMS services require the user to register.
The Police SMS number will be sent to you upon registration. Use the Police SMS Registration Form and Fife Council SMS Registration Form to register.
Information in British Sign Language (BSL):
- Neglect - Susan’s story
- Mate crime - Bert’s story
- Financial harm - Isla’s story
- Physical harm - David’s story
- Scams - Paula’s story
The festive period will be very different for everyone this year and it might feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to deal with extra stress and keep yourself well. Coronavirus restrictions and festive closures may mean the places where you get support at other times of the year are not available or have different opening hours.
This is why the Adult Support and Protection Committee in partnership with Fife Alcohol and Drug Partnership have created a handy guide to help people cope over the festive period.
The ‘Staying Safe and Keeping Well’ booklet contains useful tips and information which anyone in Fife can use when trying to cope with difficult times. The booklet is another step by the Adult Support and Protection Committee in their continuing effort to raise awareness of support available in the Kingdom and ensure people stay safe and well, now and throughout the rest of the year.
Remember you are not on your own. There are many reasons some people need just a bit more of a helping hand, and we want you to know that in these uncertain times it’s OK to reach out for support.
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Related Publications
- Accessible Survey Report
- Adult Support and Protection Committee Strategic Improvement Plan 2021 - 2023
- Adult Protection info for Covid-19
- Adult Protection info for self-isolating
- Adult Protection Newsletter - April 2021
- Adult Protection Newsletter - May 2021
- Adult Protection Newsletter - June 2021
- The ASPC Improvement Plan - 2021-23
- ASPC Interagency Guidance
- Easy Read Adult Support and Protection Act
- Easy Read Survey Summary
- General Survey Report
- Communication Strategy - 2022
- Financial Harm - Strategy and Guidance
- Competency Framework
- National Adult Support and Protection Day - 20th February 2022
- ASPC Annual Report 2020 - 21
- ASPC Annual Report 2020 - 21 Easy Read Version
- ASP and Fire Safety
- ASP and Financial Harm
- Rogue Traders
- Adult Support and Protection and Social Media
- Inter-Agency Adult Support and Protection Guidance
- Fife ASPC Learning Review Guidance
- Advocacy in Fife Easy Read Version
- Hoarding and Self-Neglect Guidance
- Hoarding and Self-Neglect Easy Read Version
- Domestic Abuse Guidance