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Neglect Hourglass

WebNeglect occurs when a person deliberately withholds, or fails to provide, suitable and adequate care and support needed by an older person. It may be through a lack of …

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Policy Briefs Hourglass

WebThis Hourglass policy briefing paper explores the key issues surrounding the mental health of older people, in particular self-harm and suicide. In this piece, Hourglass outlines its …

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New Research: Sexual Violence and Assault against Older People …

WebResearch Paper by Amanda Warburton-Wynn Sexual Violence and Assault against Older People in Hospitals in England Hourglass has worked with Researcher Amanda …

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Alarming new research by Hourglass Scotland reveals that the …

Web1 December 2021 To coincide with Safer Ageing Week Hourglass, Scotland’s only charity focused on tackling the abuse and neglect of older people, has examined the profile and …

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Psychological Abuse Hourglass

WebPsychological or emotional abuse involves threats of harm, bulling and harassment and other behaviours or acts of coercive control which deliberately try to scare, humiliate, …

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A word from Hourglass' CEO Hourglass

WebA word from Hourglass' CEO. Every year, more than one million older people are physically, emotionally, financially or sexually abused and neglected in the UK. These are our …

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The Latest World Population Figures Hourglass

WebWith the world’s older population (those aged over 60) predicted to reach 2 billion by 2050 (World Health Organisation, 2018), there has never been a more crucial time to focus on …

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Hourglass Launches Age Reform Coalition (ARC) to Campaign for …

WebWhat is ARC? Hourglass launched ARC to work in collaboration with other third sector organisations, to scrutinise, review and lobby for changes in age related legislation. …

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Domestic abuse Hourglass

WebDomestic abuse. Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, is any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who …

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Fundraise for us Hourglass

WebFundraise for us. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 6 people over 60 are affected by some form of elder abuse. This equates to over 1 million people across the …

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Domestic Abuse Of Older People Policy Brief EF I R B Y C I L O P

WebAn on-going hurdle in responding to abuse of older people is the limited data available on the prevalence of domestic abuse in older age. The Crime Survey for England and …

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Case Studies Hourglass

WebHourglass Scotland intervened and provided comprehensive case work support to assist Donald in challenging the isolation of his father. Through our experience of both the …

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Hourglass Webinars: Summer Programme Hourglass

WebThis Summer, Hourglass and the Age Reform Coalition are hosting a series of webinars focusing on the care industry and exploring what needs to happen to improve the …

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What to do about abuse Hourglass

WebThis can be because the person who is perpetrating the abuse is a close family member or a friend, someone you trust and care about. At Hourglass we are here to help. You can …

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Hourglass Webinars

WebHourglass March Webinars This March, Hourglass is hosting two webinars. The first, on Tuesday March 22nd , will be discussing domestic abuse and housing for older people. …

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Carers Week: a spotlight on carers who experience abuse from …

WebThis month saw Carers Week on 7th – 13th June. Carer’s Week marks an opportunity to recognise the invaluable contribution that unpaid carers make to families and …

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COVID-19 Support Hourglass

WebWe are deeply concerned about the significantly increased risk of abuse and neglect to the nation’s older population, as widespread lockdown and self-isolation takes effect amid …

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COVID-19 Support Hourglass

WebWe are deeply concerned about the significantly increased risk of abuse and neglect to the nation’s older population, as widespread lockdown and self-isolation takes effect amid …

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