Types of Abuse

We are Hourglass, the only UK wide charity that’s calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. Every year, more than a million older people are physically, emotionally, financially or sexually abused in the UK.

This is a truly damning indictment of how our society views and values older people. Sadly, the abuse of older people is not a new issue, but one that has now reached a critical threshold that can no longer be ignored, nor tolerated. Below is a list of our resources outlining the different types of abuse and how to get in touch.

Key resources are available in braille, audio and large print on request, please email enquiries@wearehourglass.org with your request.

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Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly, this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Read full document here

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Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Financial Abuse

Financial abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Read full document here

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Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Neglect

Neglect is abuse and can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly, this type of abuse can a

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Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Physical Abuse

Physical abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Read full document here

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Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse can take many forms and can be hard to spot due to the nature of the abuse and the secrecy and manipulation that can be involved. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Read full document here

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Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Psychological Abuse

Psychological abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Read full document here

Key resources are available in braille, audio and large print on request, please email enquiries@wearehourglass.org with your request.

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Domestic abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly, this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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Financial abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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Neglect is abuse and can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly, this type of abuse can a

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Physical abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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Psychological abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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