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- Report elder abuse or find services for older adults and their families by visiting The Eldercare Locator. You can also access the Locator by calling 1-800-677-1116.
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How do I complain about elder abuse?
Telephone: 0808 808 8141. Find out about call charges. Explore the topic. Reporting crimes. Tell the council if you're worried that an older person is being neglected, threatened or being taken...
If you're experiencing, or are at risk of, abuse or neglect – or you're concerned that someone else is – get in touch with your local authority's adult safeguarding team. To do this, you first need to find the contact details of your local council. Find your local council on GOV.UK.
If the person is in danger or needs medical attention, call their GP (if known) or emergency services if immediate assistance is required. You can also call the free, confidential Hourglass helpline on 0808 808 8141. Find out what to do if you or someone you know is being abused or neglected.
If you are worried about a family member and suspect that something is amiss but need to find out more, do contact us on our helpline number 0800 0699 784, as we can often help by using the appropriate channels.
Report it. If you are worried that you or someone you know is suffering adult or elder abuse or neglect, please contact us immediately. We will investigate and ensure the person gets the best course of action to meet their needs. This can be done: Online; By calling 101; In person at your local police station
How to raise concerns about abuse or neglect. You can raise concerns by contacting the local authority for the area where the person is currently located. The local authority website should explain how to report possible abuse and neglect or call their main phone number and say you want to raise a safeguarding concern.
If your complaint is about elder abuse, the manager of the home must tell the: local health and social care trust; police; RQIA; You can complain to your local trust about the...