'Ageism and neglect': authorities now receive 1,000 daily reports of suspected abuse More than 1,000 cases of suspected adult abuse are now being reported every day, new figures reveal, as experts warn of a growing culture of “ageism and neglect”.
Official Government data shows the number of concerns raised by public servants rose by six per cent in 2016-17 compared to the previous year, the overwhelming majority relating to pensioners.
Charities have blamed an epidemic of short-staffing in care homes, but also said neglect and abuse - often financial - within families may be responsible for the rise. The Daily Telegraph
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