Expert Briefing on Elder Abuse April 11th 2012

Expert Briefing on Elder Abuse

April 11th 2012

Defining Abuse of people in later life 'Violation of an individual's human or civil rights by any other person or persons.' No Secrets, DH/Home Office 2000

A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.

Action on Elder Abuse 1993

Types of Abuse Physical Financial Sexual Psychological / Emotional Neglect Discriminatory Institutional

The term multiple abuse is used to describe situations where two or more types of abuse are occurring simultaneously. In practice it is rare to find one type of abuse occurring in isolation.

Adult SafeguardingIncorporates the concepts of: Prevention Empowerment Protection Justice

Should enable adults to retain:

As much independence as possible Well-being / dignity Choice / control over their life Their human rights A life free from abuse and neglect

Age UK and Safeguarding Age UK is committed to implementing and promoting good Safeguarding practice We recognise that Safeguarding is a central element of our duty of care to all service users and staff / volunteers Our Safeguarding framework will ensure that all staff / volunteers respond appropriately to suspicions and incidents of abuse

Safeguarding Information & Advice Induction Training PackContents:

Raising awareness of abuse and safeguarding Impact of abuse People who commit abuse Working practice Professional standards

For more information:

Mary CoxSafeguarding AdvisorTel: 020 3033 1121Email: [email protected]

The full safeguarding policy, procedure and operational guidance can be found at: L:\Services\Share\Policies and Procedures\Safeguarding