Introduction
A vulnerable adult refers to a person who is 18 years of age or older and lacks the functional, mental, or physical capacity to independently care for themselves. Additionally, it can describe someone who is unable to safeguard themselves from substantial harm or exploitation.
The interactive report below includes:
- older people
- mental health
- disabilities
- adult social care
- safeguarding
For a full screen view, please click the following icon in the bottom right corner of the interactive report 
National tools
- Fingertips profiles on adult social care - Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
- Fingertips profiles on older people - Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
- Fingertips profiles on learning disabilities - Office for Health Improvement and Disparities