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Help the Aged believes older people have the right to live free from fear and harm and is committed to ending elder abuse.

Woman in despairElder abuse occurs when an older man or woman is harmed, mistreated or neglected.
We need your support to increase awareness of elder abuse and to ensure that the Government acts now to stop it.

Human rights in care homes

Join our campaign to lose the loophole in the Human Right Act.

Make a donation to the Enough is Enough appeal

By joining our campaign with a regular gift or donation, you can help protect older people from abuse.

The facts

Discover the shocking facts about elder abuse.

What you can do

Your support is crucial to our campaign. Find out how you can help us raise awareness of this issue.

Advice & information

What are the signs and causes of elder abuse and what can you do if you suspect abuse is taking place?

 

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Worried about abuse?

Call the Action on Elder Abuse helpline on freephone 0808 808 8141.

Publications and downloads

Stopping elder abuse
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Elder abuse: what it is and how to stop it(PDF,127k)


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