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November 19, 2009

Adults Abused In Own Home (UK)



18 November 2009


A HUGE number of vulnerable adults who report being abused by those around them say the horrifying incidents are happening in their own homes.

A shocking report has revealed that there has been a massive increase in the number of cases reported to North Somerset Council over the past year.

Physical abuse was the most commonly alleged type of abuse, followed by neglect.

A total of 48 per cent of reported cases were said to have happened in the 'victim's' own home and 42 per cent in a care home, which represents a significant increase on the previous year's figure.

The annual report, presented at a North Somerset Council meeting by director of adults social services Jane Smith, describes how the number of referrals to the council rose by 60 per cent in 2008/09 compared to 2007/08.


Abridged
SOURCE:    The WestonMercury.Co.UK
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