Two cases of abuse a week against vulnerable adults investigated in Flintshire
by Eleanor Barlow,
MORE than two cases of abuse a week against vulnerable adults were investigated in Flintshire in the last year.
No fewer than 117 cases were investigated between April 2008 and March this year, new figures have revealed.
Of the people alleged to be responsible for the abuse, which ranges from physical to financial, 34% were independent sector staff from private care homes and agencies and 9% were social services’ staff.
Almost half of the victims were women over the age of 65.
The figures were due to be discussed by Flintshire County Council’s social and health overview and scrutiny Committee yesterday afternoon.
Cllr Trefor Howarth, who is on the committee said: “It is very sad when abuse happens and it is a concern.
“This is such a serious thing and we have got to try to improve matters.”
Abridged
SOURCE: Flintshire Chronicle. UK
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