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1. www.nhs.uk › abuse-and-neglect-adults-at-riskAbuse and neglect of adults at risk - NHS

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   Someone being abused may make excuses for why they're bruised, may not want to go out or talk to people, or may be short of money. It's important to know the signs of abuse and, where they're identified, gently share your concerns with the person you think may be being abused.

2. www.ageuk.org.uk › globalassets › age-ukSafeguarding order people from abuse and neglect - Age UK

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   Abuse and neglect can be a violation of article 3, whilst risk averse or disproportionate public authority responses can be a violation of article 8. If abuse takes place in a family or at home, a local authority must think about the rights of the individual and their family to home and family life. Sometimes this means balancing conflicting ...

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3. www.ageuk.org.uk › protection-from-abuseProtect yourself and loved ones from elderly abuse and ...

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   What will happen when I report abuse or neglect? What is safeguarding? Adults with care and support needs – for example, a disability, health condition or mental illness – can be at an increased risk of abuse and neglect, and less able to protect themselves from harm.

4. www.gov.uk › report-abuse-of-older-personReport abuse of an older person - GOV.UK

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   Care homes and home carers

   Contact the local council if you’re concerned about: someone not being treated properly in a care home someone being mistreated by a carer

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   Contact the manager of the hospital or clinic if you’re worried about someone.

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   If you want to discuss your concerns and get some advice, contact Hourglass (Safer Ageing).

   Hourglass (Safer Ageing) helpline

   Telephone: 0808 808 8141

   Find out about call charges

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5. darwynhealth.com › older-peoples-health › health10 Warning Signs of Elder Abuse and How to Respond - DarwynHealth

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   May 26, 2024 · Emotional abuse may not leave visible marks but can have severe psychological effects. Signs of emotional abuse may include withdrawal, depression, anxiety, or a sudden change in personality. Financial abuse involves the unauthorized or improper use of an elderly person's funds, assets, or property.

6. journals.sagepub.com › doi › fullCharacterizing Elder Abuse in the UK: A Description of Cases ...

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   Jun 28, 2022 · Elder abuse is prevalent worldwide, estimated to affect one in six older adults in the community according to a recent meta-analysis (Yon et al., 2017) and is also perpetrated in institutions such as care homes, with 64% of staff self-reporting mistreatment (see Yon et al., 2018).

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   Do older people experience abuse and neglect?

   • Abuse and neglect do not occur in isolation and an older person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, more than one kind of abuse or neglect. For example, financial abuse may include an element of physical abuse, or neglect may be a feature of coercive control.

   Safeguarding order people from abuse and neglect - Age UK

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   How does elder abuse affect victims?

   • Elder abuse has been linked to severe consequences for victims such as psychological and physical harm and financial loss, with poly-victimization—the co-occurrence of abuse types—likely to result in increased impact (Jackson & Hafemeister, 2011; Ramsey-Klawsnik, 2017; Yunus et al., 2019).

   Characterizing Elder Abuse in the UK: A Description of Cases Reported

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   How common is elder abuse?

   • Elder abuse is prevalent worldwide, estimated to affect one in six older adults in the community according to a recent meta-analysis (Yon et al., 2017) and is also perpetrated in institutions such as care homes, with 64% of staff self-reporting mistreatment (see Yon et al., 2018).

   Characterizing Elder Abuse in the UK: A Description of Cases Reported

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   What is elder abuse in the UK?

   • The abuse of older adults by someone in a position of trust—also known as elder abuse (EA)—has a severe impact on victims and society. However, knowledge about EA in the UK is limited in comparison to other types of interpersonal violence and international knowledge.

   Characterizing Elder Abuse in the UK: A Description of Cases Reported

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8. safeguarding-guide.nhs.uk › types-of-abuseMental capacity - NHS Safeguarding

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   A person’s mental capacity (ability) may vary over time and/or may depend on the type of decision that needs to be made. Anyone caring for or supporting an individual may assess capacity where they are the person proposing the intervention.