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  1. The-Silver-Line-Annual-Report-2017.pdf

    of communication or correspondence to assist older people in danger, suffering isolation, or being abused physically, sexually, mentally or financially;  to help older people who are in danger or in need ... friendship service to combat loneliness; and  a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and, if appropriate, transferring them to specialist services. THE SILVER LINE HELPLINE

  2. Update September 2021.pdf

    domestic abuse over the age of 74. We campaigned to change the system and ensure older victims were counted, so they could get proper support. And we won. On behalf of older survivors of domestic abuse who ... you help us to make at ageuk.org.uk/your-impact No Age Limit: The Hidden Face of Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse has no age limit. Age UK is calling on the Government to ensure the voices of older people

  3. Looking after your money information guide (PDF)

    Getting your legal affairs in order Powers of attorney 15 Wills 17 Financial abuse What is financial abuse? 18 Reporting abuse 19 Useful organisations 21 4 What this guide is about. Managing money can be ... 18 Financial abuse. It can be frightening to find out that someone’s stealing from you or trying to take advantage of you – but there are things you can do about it. What is financial abuse? Examples of

  4. are_you_listening_interactive.pdf

    key boards, such as the Joint Commissioning Boards on Care and Health, Older People Services, Adult Abuse Board and the key Scrutiny Board, has brought about substantial benefits. There is also ongoing engagement ... going to the places where they go can be a basic, but important, starting point. The Hillingdon BME Elders Forum, supported by the local Age UK, provides an important ‘half-way house’ for Black and Minority

  5. January_2020_policy_and_research_update.pdf

    previous Policy and Research Updates are available here to download. Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect

  6. The-Silver-Line-Annual-Report-2015.pdf

    y;  afriendshipservicetocombatloneliness;and  a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and, if appropriate, transferring them to specialistservices. There are many different ... inturnstimulatingdemandandassistingtheirsustainability. In terms of empowering people who may experience abuse and neglect, 5% of callers have been able to share details of eitherhistoricorcurrentabuse.Wehave

  7. RB_May16_CPA_rapid_review_Diversity_in_older_age_Older_homeless_people.pdf

    with homelessness in later life are not just linked to current experiences but often derive from abuse and trauma much earlier in life.27,29 Relationship breakdown and its impact on older homelessness ... Policy Press 27 Kim M M, Ford J D, Howard D L and Bradford D W (2010) Assessing Trauma, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health in a Sample of Homeless Men Health and Social Work 35 (1) : 39-48 Centre for Policy

  8. Age UK response to the UN Working Group on Ageing - March 2018 (PDF)

    eighth session of the OEWG in July 2017, Equality and nondiscrimination, and Violence, neglect and abuse. Key points and recommendations  Despite existing domestic human rights and equalities legislation ... legislation, older people in the UK continue to face extensive discrimination and human rights abuses in their daily lives that curtail their ability to live independently and autonomously.  Funding for older

  9. CR_Mar18_UN_Working_Group_on_Ageing.pdf

    eighth session of the OEWG in July 2017, Equality and nondiscrimination, and Violence, neglect and abuse. Key points and recommendations  Despite existing domestic human rights and equalities legislation ... legislation, older people in the UK continue to face extensive discrimination and human rights abuses in their daily lives that curtail their ability to live independently and autonomously.  Funding for older

  10. Consultation Response to UN Working Group on Ageing - March 2018 (PDF)

    eighth session of the OEWG in July 2017, Equality and nondiscrimination, and Violence, neglect and abuse. Key points and recommendations  Despite existing domestic human rights and equalities legislation ... legislation, older people in the UK continue to face extensive discrimination and human rights abuses in their daily lives that curtail their ability to live independently and autonomously.  Funding for older

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