World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we ask everyone to play their part: learn the signs of abuse, start conversations, and think about the conditions under which you and your family want to grow old.

Abuse is often hidden and can involve physical, psychological, sexual and economic harm, neglect, coercive control and exploitation.. Age UK reports that data shows that one in twenty people aged 60-74 and one in thirty people aged 75 and over experienced domestic abuse in 2025.

Together, we can build a future where every older person can age safely and with dignity.

If you need support or are concerned about someone else, it’s important to seek help, you can contact:
• In Hackney call the safeguarding adults team on 020 8356 5782 or email adultprotection@hackney.gov.uk
• In the City call 020 7332 1224 or email adultsduty@cityoflondon.gov.uk
• In Tower Hamlets callTower Hamlets Connect/Tower Hamlets Adult Social Care on 0300 303 6070 or email enquiry@towerhamletsconnect.org
• In Newham call 020 3373 0440 or email ASCsafeguardingconcerns@newham.gov.uk
• Solace Women’s Aid on 020 3795 5064 or visit www.solacewomensaid.org
• Hourglass on 0808 808 8141 or visit www.wearehourglass.org
• Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk