Rule Out Abuse

Rule Out Abuse  

Together, we can Rule Out Abuse

Age Cymru believes no adult should have to endure abuse, and together we can “Rule it out”.

Did you know there is currently no duty on local authorities to investigate cases of abuse or potential abuse?

We believe this must change and that a new law is needed to support and protect adults who are at risk of abuse.

A new law is just one of the tools that need to be used to protect adults from abuse, and there is a lot more that we can do together to Rule Out Abuse.

A new law is one of the actions in our Rule Out Abuse charter, which we have developed to set out actions the Welsh Government can take to strengthen adult protection processes.

The Rule Out Abuse charter

The Rule Out Abuse charter calls on the Welsh Government to commit to three principles which should underpin all work to protect adults at risk of abuse:

• Prioritise safety

• Protect from harm and respect choices

• Promote the right to dignity and respect

Read the Rule Out Abuse charter

Please click below to read the Rule Out Abuse charter.

 Rule Out Abuse charter (PDF 198Kb)

 Diwedd Ar Gam-Drin siarter (PDF 216Kb)

You can also read the Rule Out Abuse evidence document, which provides a detailed background and evidence on the charter’s calls.

 Rule Out Abuse (PDF 3Mb)

 Diwedd Ar Gam-Drin (PDF 3Mb)

We've also produced a frequently asked questions document, which answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the campaign and its calls.

 Rule Out Abuse FAQ (PDF 138Kb)

Sign the Rule Out Abuse charter

If you would like to show your support and commitment to Rule Out Abuse, please sign the charter.  

If you would like to sign on behalf of a group or organisation committed to promoting the principles contained within the Rule Out Abuse charter, please e-mail your name and details to campaigns@agecymru.org.uk

We will not publish any individuals’ personal details. Your contact details will be stored by Age Cymru and will not be passed onto third parties. 

See who has signed the charter

You can see which organisations and Assembly Members have   signed the charter.

Together we can Rule Out Abuse

Campaign with us to build support and ask the Welsh Government to commit to the Rule Out Abuse charter. Over the coming months, we will be developing actions which you can take to show your belief that we can Rule Out Abuse.

The first step is to sign the charter and let us know how you would like us to keep you updated on the campaign’s progress.

Have you been affected by any of the issues raised in the charter?

Age Cymru works in partnership with Age UK to provide Age UK Advice - our information and advice line. This service is open 365 days a year, and is staffed between 8.00am and 7.00pm. Information and advice is available in English and Welsh, and our trained advisors will be able to offer information about adult protection and where you can obtain further advice. To contact Age UK Advice, ring 0800 169 65 65.