Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023
Published on 06 June 2023 12:29 PM
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June
15th of June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to raise awareness of elder abuse.
Every adult should be able to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. Although the majority of adults are able to live safely, however some adults do experience abuse or neglect. Incidents of abuse and neglect may be one-off or multiple, and affect one person or more. You can also be affected by more than one type of abuse at the same time.
The various types of abuse include:
- Physical
- Sexual
- Neglect
- Self-Neglect and Hoarding
- Exploitation
- Financial Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Radicalisation
- Moderm Slavery
- Psychological
- Verbal Abuse
- Organisational and Acts of Omission
- Discriminatory
To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness day we would like to raise awareness of what Abuse is and what you can do if you are experiencing some form of abuse or if you have concerns about someonelse then to empower you to report this and make a positive difference to the life of an Older Person. Below is some information about what happens when a Safeguarding Referral is made and also details of the local Adult Social Care Team Contacts to refer on to.
Please take time this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to get a better understanding of safeguarding and spread the word about Elder Abuse and how you can encourage other people to be more aware of the different types of abuse, signs, symptoms and who to contact for help.
Please do take time to look at the information links below and share with family and friends.
Information Links
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/2022/december/new-data-on-domestic-abuse-in-older-people/
What you should do if you feel unsafe or if you are worried about someone else?
The best way to protect yourself or a loved one and stop abuse from happening is to tell someone about it. This may feel difficult, especially if the person abusing you is a close friend or relative, but abuse and neglect are never acceptable. You don’t have to put up with it, and there is help available for you.
If you are at immediate risk of harm contact the emergency services by calling 999, or if it is not an emergency the call 101
The contact details for Adult Social Care in Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham are Listed Below.
Redbridge
If you are worried about yourself or someone else, please do not ignore it and get help. Report concerns to Redbridge Adult Social Services on:
- 020 8708 7333 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm) or
- 0208 553 5825 outside of these hours
- https://adultcare.redbridge.gov.uk/report-adult-abuse/
If you have a hearing or speech impairment you can use the national telephone relay service, just dial 18001 before the number or 18000 in an emergency.
If you feel unable to give information about yourself, you can report abuse anonymously. All calls will be treated with respect and in confidence.
Safeguarding adult referrals can be made by completing the Redbridge safeguarding adults referral form
https://www.redbridgesab.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RSAB-Safeguarding-Adults-Leaflet-2023.pdf
Domestic abuse
Help is available if you are experiencing domestic abuse. There are local and national organisations that can provide you with advice and support.
Phone 999 if you are in immediate danger or ask someone else to phone.
Havering
If there is an immediate risk of serious harm then call the Police - Dial 999.
Otherwise please report abuse to us below:
Report the abuse of a vulnerable adult
Adult Social Services Safeguarding Adults Team
Telephone: 01708 433 550
Email: safeguarding_adults_team@havering.gov.uk
Adults at risk are people who are 18 and over who are vulnerable. This can include:
- the elderly
- frail people
- those with learning or physical disabilities
- people with health issues
- people with mental health needs
Importantly there can be people who have social care needs but may not be known to us.
The next steps
- the safeguarding adults team will receive the referral
- they will see if it meets the threshold for safeguarding adults
- if it does they will investigate further
- you may hear nothing, don't be alarmed it does not mean that nothing is being done
Barking & Dagenham
Adult social care intake and access team
020 8227 2915
Report your concern
If you're a resident and have a concern report this immediately to the police or to the council, depending on how serious you feel the safety risk is.
Police
Adult social care intake and access team
020 8227 2915
Out of hours emergency social work duty team
0208 215 3000
What will happen when Reporting Abuse
When reporting abuse to Adult Social Care at your local council, they will listen to the information you give them and assess what action is required. They will ensure that you feel in control of what happens.
You can ask for someone that you trust to support you, or you can ask for an advocate. If you (or the person you are concerned about) has difficulties, or does not have the mental capacity to engage with the process, the local council will arrange for an advocate to provide support.
If you’re at risk of further abuse, the Adult Social Services team will work with you to plan how you stay safe. You must be fully involved at every stage of this process.