A vulnerable adult or adult at risk is defined as one:

'who is or may be in need of [community] care services by

reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and who is or

may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to

protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation.' No

Secrets (Department of Health 2000).

Safeguarding Adults at Risk of harm is

everyone's responsibility - regardless of role