We want Action on Elder Abuse

Crass, insensitive, and stupid. There aren't enough adjectives to describe the morons who produce the 'satirical' squaremile.com (http://tinyurl.com/3m6ovdr). Their take on the Southern Cross crisis, which affects thousands of older people, is to 'joke' about gas chambers and Shipman. It's ok though, ... See More

Good to see the Commissioner for Older People in Wales, Ruth Marks, has come out in support of adult safeguarding legislation (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-13764108). Of course, this is belatedly behind the Assembly's review, the Law Commission review, and the recent commitments by the Minister,... See More

Action not words. See the Daily Mail article on care homes (http://tinyurl.com/6jpvhhb) and the comment by Ruth, in Newcastle, "I once reported a home to the local Healthcare (as it was then) and they did nothing about the abuse so I contacted Action on Elder Abuse and the home was closed down with 4 ... See More

Elder abuse has gone on for too long. Too many of our old people have suffered, and continue to suffer, while all we get are excuses and apologies. It's time to get together and speak with one voice throughout the UK; we want an end to elder abuse, we want no more scandals, we want action not words, w... See More