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safer ageing week 2021 Scotland

Alarming new research by Hourglass Scotland reveals that the abuse of older people comes last in line for government and the public alike

safer ageing week 2021 Northern Ireland

Alarming new research by Hourglass Northern Ireland reveals that the abuse of older people comes last in line for government and the public alike

safer ageing week 2021

Alarming new research by Hourglass Cymru reveals that the abuse of older people comes last in line for government and the public alike

Sussex domestic abuse; IDVA, Elder Abuse

First in the UK: Unique Sussex scheme set to support older people at risk of abuse

British Medical Journal backs shining a light on the abuse of older people

What is an IDVA and why are they necessary?

Sussex domestic abuse; IDVA, Elder Abuse

Shocking Domestic Abuse Figures in Sussex

International Men's Day

International Men's Day

National Safeguarding Adults Week

National Safeguarding Adults Week

Street Safe the new online tool to help keep women safe

Home Office launches Street Safe

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We’re calling time on economic abuse - a message from our CEO

hourglass safer ageing stopping abuse October is Positive Ageing Month

October is Positive Ageing Month

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Meet Veronica Gray, Deputy CEO of Hourglass

Gordon Lyons Spend Local Scheme Launches in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland £100 Spend Local Voucher Scheme Opens

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New Research: Sexual Violence and Assault against Older People in Hospitals in England (2021)

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Connecting Scotland

Policing, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

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COVID-19 Support

OPINION: COVID isn’t the only threat to older people in care homes

hourglass scotland Come Visit Our Pop-Up Clinic

Come Visit Our Pop-Up Clinic

World Wellbeing Week 2021 - Thank you to Wilson Nesbitt

Meet the Team: Elizabeth Lunn

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Domestic Abuse – Coercive and Controlling Behaviour

Hourglass charity supporting WSPD with a yellow ribbon

World Suicide Prevention Day – The picture for older adults in the UK

Sussex PCC survey - your chance to get involved

Safer Ageing; Elder Abuse;

We have failed the youngest and oldest in our society during the pandemic

Lesley Carcary former Director of Hourglass Scotland, working for safer ageing and stopping abuse

A few words from our former Hourglass Director of Scotland, Lesley Carcary

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Older people in care homes deserve a public inquiry right now

Kate and Tim of Hourglass charity working hard for safer ageing and stopping abuse

New faces at Hourglass!

House of Lords Library

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The Latest World Population Figures

Hourglass first anniversary

Hourglass first anniversary

power of attorney book for stopping abuse reviewed by Hourglass charity

Power of Attorney – The One-Stop Guide – All you need to know: granting it, using it or relying on it (Sandra McDonald, 2021, London: Souvenir Press)

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Hourglass Northern Ireland meeting with Minister of Justice

Reflecting on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021

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Community Response Hub opens to tackle abuse of older people in NI

Danske Bank Presentation

Women running to fundraise for Hourglass Charity for safer ageing and stopping abuse

Make Hourglass 24/7 and challenge the unthinkable

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Hourglass celebrates Volunteers’ Week 2021

Carers Week: a spotlight on carers who experience abuse from those they care for

Downing street sign regarding stopping abuse and safer ageing with Hourglass charity

Hourglass reaction to the UK Government's end-to-end rape review

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Looking back on WEAAD

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Join us on Voice of Islam radio

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A word of support this WEAAD from Slater and Gordon

Hourglass CEO talking about stopping elder abuse for safer ageing

We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the abuse of older people

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Jackie Weaver & Hourglass Twitter Space Broadcast

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Rosemary's Story

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George's Story

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Dorothy’s story

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Cure the Care System

hourglass safer ageing stopping abuse response to the Queens speech

Hourglass response to the Queen's speech

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Hourglass supports Good Law Project’s renewed application for judicial review

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Domestic Abuse Bill – In review of the Bill

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Legal business Slater and Gordon announce partnership with pioneering safer ageing charity

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Join Hourglass in the Captain Tom 100 Challenge

Hourglass safer ageing stopping abuse Allison Bates of Hourglass Charity calling for safer ageing and stopping abuse

MP Charlotte Nichols joins Hourglass' push for safer ageing across communities

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The End Femicide Campaign – what the data showed

Domestic Abuse Bill – Hourglass’ recap as it returns to the Commons

hourglass safer ageing stopping abuse Mary Feilding Highgate evictions

Care Home evictions – a call for concern

Hourglass review of I care alot

“I Care a Lot.” Review (2020) Should You Care?

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The first step to proper legislative protections for older people in Scotland

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My Hourglass Journey - A word from Elliot and Andy at Hourglass

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A shot in the arm

Hourglass safer ageing stopping abuse international womens day

International Women’s Day 2021 – Hourglass’ #ChooseToChallenge

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Hodge to support Hourglass charity in two year corporate partnership

Domestic Abuse Bill – Committee Stage Roundup

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Hourglass is delighted to be a partner of Helplines Northern Ireland

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A huge thank you for your time and support- a note to our volunteers at Hourglass Cymru

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Hourglass - Response to Domestic Abuse Bill

Writing on a purple background, saying: Tom's Story

Tom's Story

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Violet's Story

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Provision of Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Services in the Domestic Abuse Bill

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Domestic Abuse Bill Committee Stage House of Lords

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‘Powerful message’ of NI’s Domestic Abuse Bill praised

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The Domestic Abuse Bill is currently undergoing scrutiny in the House of Lords.

hourglass safer ageing stopping abuse Home Secretary Priti Patel

Open letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel

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Hourglass response to the Home Office Ask for Ani

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Pharmacies launch codeword scheme

Richard Robinson CEO Hourglass

Hourglass CEO Richard Robinson, looks back over 2020

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Community Response: A local response to safer ageing

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An open letter on Human Rights Day

Veronica Gray DCEO Hourglass

Safer Ageing Week 2020 – and how Hourglass pivoted.

hourglass Safer Ageing Stopping Abuse Winter elder abuse warning

Winter elder abuse warning

a letter to the scottish government hourglass

Safer Ageing Week Scottish Polling

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Safer Ageing Week Welsh Polling

safer ageing NI Polling Date

Safer Ageing Week Northern Ireland Polling

Richard Robinson CEO Hourglass

Action on Elder Abuse is now Hourglass

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Safer Ageing - Keeping safe online

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Northern Ireland Coronavirus Restrictions

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Safer Ageing – what we know so far

Safer Ageing – what we know so far

Hourglass Northern Ireland welcomes progress in the Domestic Abuse Bill

Hourglass Northern Ireland welcomes progress in the Domestic Abuse Bill

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Hourglass Scotland FREE ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS

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Older people once again at heightened risk of abuse and neglect on eve of second lockdown

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Hourglass comments on the State of Care

Happy Grandparent's Day to all the Silver Superheroes out there!

The Ageing Well Festival 2020

Hour Glass Doughty Street Chambers Webinar

Covid-19 deaths of care home residents: what does justice look like?

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Let’s Celebrate Our Silver Superheroes

Hourglass Danske Bank urges customers to plan ahead for the future

Danske Bank urges customers to plan ahead for the future

# we are hourglass

Long Melford based Charity Wins Place on Aviva Community Fund

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Safer ageing charity joins legal action to force inquiry into PPE shortages

Hourglass east anglia

Hourglass East Anglia launches new regional hub

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We all have a role to play in protecting older people from abuse

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CQC “in breach of statutory duties” by not inspecting care homes during pandemic, says Hourglass

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Hourglass NI launches

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Organisations working to safeguard and protect people from abuse issue group statement on COVID-19 - "You are not alone. We’re here for you and we can help and support you"

Richard Robinson CEO Hourglass

A word from Hourglass' CEO

covid 19 response

Covid-19 Response

Hodge join the fight to stop abuse of older people in Wales

The National Newspaper Scotland Hourglass

Covid-19 control measures will create a “pressure cooker” for the abuse of older people

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Care Quality Commission releases report Promoting sexual safety through empowerment

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Hourglass welcomes news that Sinn Féin and the DUP have re-entered devolved government in Northern Ireland

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Scottish Parliament Justice Committee consider the abuse of older people

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