Campaigns: elder abuse (Action on Elder Abuse - UK)
Creating laws to protect older people and other vulnerable adults
We have temporarily suspended all of our campaigns except one. The need for legislation to protect vulnerable adults is obvious and crucial throughout these islands. Within Scotland some progress is being made and it is possible that the Scots arena will move from being the country causing the greatest concern to being the leader within the UK.
Within England and Wales however the situation is confusing and piecemeal. The definition of a vulnerable adult varies, depending upon the legislation. The processes and systems to protect older people are based on guidance and lack the resources and drive to ensure comprehensive protection. Adult Protection Teams are under-funded, under-resourced, and under-staffed. Increased referrals to some teams would result in crisis. Abusers escape through the huge gaps that exist e.g. if you neglect someone and kill them you will face a charge under the Domestic Violence, Crimes and and Victims Act 2005.
But you can neglect them, and neglect them, and neglect them ...to the point of death. This must stop!
Our campaign seeks to achieve a new Act of Parliament that give Adult Protection the same status as that afforded to children. More..
SOURCE: Action on Elder Abuse (UK)
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