Hourglass

While many aspects of the abuse of older people are understudied, there is a significant lack of attention focused on the sexual abuse of older people. Ageism is a major reason why older people are not seen as experiencing sexual abuse, with pervasive notions of older people being asexual or not sexually desirable. This can lead to victim-survivors feeling unable to report their abuse due to fear of not being believed. It's vital that these harmful stereotypes are dispelled. We're presenting a webinar next week on the 23rd January, speaking to an expert panel on the importance of raising awareness of the sexual abuse of older people, spotting the signs and lot's more. Book your ticket for free here: https://lnkd.in/eY3tbUQd #sexualabuseawareness #safeguarding #webinar #freewebinar #training #saferageing #hourglass

Chantal, our Community Response Officer for Sussex is at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath until 3pm today with Victim Support and other organisations. We're raising awareness of our support services in Sussex and beyond, speaking to members of the public about the abuse of older people and collaborating with partner organisations to share knowledge. If you're in Haywards Heath, pop in and speak to our team! #popup #popupevent #communityresponse #partnerships #supportservices #idva #safeguarding #adultsafeguarding

A research piece issued in October 2024 found that in just three years, 274 allegations of sexual abuse against older people by staff members were reported in hospitals across England. We'll be speaking to independent researcher Amanda-Warbuton Wynn, who penned the research paper, along with a panel of experts to speak about the sexual abuse of older people in our next webinar. Book your ticket for free today: https://lnkd.in/eY3tbUQd

We’re very pleased to introduce the next panellist for our upcoming webinar on the sexual abuse of older people, Independent Researcher Amanda Warburton-Wynn. Amanda appeared on last year’s webinar introducing her research into the sexual abuse of older people in hospitals, which revealed shocking levels of abuse. We’re pleased to welcome her back for our upcoming webinar on the 23rd January. Book your ticket for free here: https://lnkd.in/eY3tbUQd

I had a really productive meeting with members of the Committee for Health at their clinic in the Northern Ireland Assembly today. I spoke to them about Hourglass research on the Economics of Abuse, the issues of abuse and neglect older people are facing and the need for funding for specialist support services to ensure a safer ageing society by 2050.

Today we’re looking forward to hearing the debate in the House of Commons on tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. VAWG transcends demographics, culture and age-groups, however much of the focus has been on younger populations. The abuse of older people is a critical part of this discussion, with its own unique challenges and barriers that require specialist support and legislation. We hope to hear about the key intersections between VAWG and the abuse of older people in this debate, as we call for comprehensive and inclusive strategies and for the experiences of older victim-survivors to be heard.

A very cold but very bright morning in Westminster today. I'm here on behalf of Hourglass for meetings with MPs and a debate later on tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). VAWG transcends demographics, culture and age-groups, however, much of the focus has been on younger populations. The abuse of older people is a critical part of this discussion, with its own unique challenges and barriers which require specialist consideration. Hourglass calls for comprehensive and inclusive strategies, and for the experiences of older victim-survivors to be heard.

It's a new year, but our mission remains the same. End the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive monthly updates on our campaigns, events, blogs and more. Sign up for free: https://lnkd.in/de6i8UCb #newsletter #charitynewsletter #subscribe #news #saferageing #thirdsectornews #campaigns

We’re pleased to introduce the first panellist for our upcoming webinar on the 23rd January. Elisabeth Alton is a GP and clinical lead, specialising in safeguarding adults, currently developing research into safeguarding in care homes. We're pleased to welcome Elisabeth to our panel and look forward to speaking to her on the important topic of the sexual abuse of older people. Book your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eY3tbUQd

In this new article the Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales warns that funding cuts could have a serious impact on victim support services.   As the only UK-wide charity supporting older victim-survivors of abuse, we are similarly concerned of the impact that the Employers National Insurance increase and potential funding cuts will have on our services.   The need to bolster the economy shouldn’t be to the detriment of victim survivors. By removing vital members of staff from the team, we are putting more and more older people at risk and destabilising a charity already operating with a skeleton staff.   With cases of abuse on the rise, ensuring specialist support services can thrive is crucial. Victim-survivors need to know help is available when they need it most. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/efvq4-f7