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  1. What is domestic abuse?

    Domestic abuse is abuse that's perpetrated by someone you're connected to, such as a partner or relative. Find out more from Age UK.

  2. Consent and abuse

    respectful as they should be. As we get older, we can become more vulnerable to abuse. This page explores what consent and abuse can look like, and what to do if you’re worried about yourself or someone else

  3. What is financial abuse?

    stealing from you – or you're worried that this is happening to someone else – this could be financial abuse. Find out more from Age UK.

  4. Protection from abuse and neglect

    Elderly abuse and neglect can take many forms – including financial, emotional, physical and sexual. Find out more with Age UK.

  5. Older people and domestic abuse during the coronavirus crisis

    due to the General Election, over 80,000 more older people aged 60 to 74 have experienced domestic abuse.

  6. New data on domestic abuse in older people

    How new data is improving our understanding of domestic abuse in older people, an issue that's gradually coming into the light.

  7. Shining a spotlight on domestic abuse in older people

    New statistics reveal the scale of domestic abuse among older people, and how we can all work to raise awareness.

  8. What we know now about older victims of domestic abuse

    Age UK's Domestic Abuse Lead discusses new figures on domestic abuse released by the Office for National Statistics.

  9. No age limit: older people and domestic abuse

    sure the voices of older people are heard to implement in an important new law addressing domestic abuse.

  10. Domestic abuse: more needs to be done to support older people

    How prevalent is domestic abuse in older people? What are the barriers to seeking and receiving support?

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