and her exposure to poor care and/or abuse. The article highlights a number of the key features of the care of nursing … home residents that need to addressed if standards are to improve and abuse become a rarity. The very dependent and frail … to address abuse in care homes are also important elements of reducing risk.  …

recent exposé of abuse in social care in England and data from an interview-based study of care workers. The interviews were … prosecutions for abuse. Trainers and educationalists may wish to clarify the importance given by care providers to raising concerns …

Purpose This paper aims to explore the links between being lonely and isolated, and increased risks of abuse for adults … to develop approaches that can minimise or prevent abuse before it occurs. Practitioners should routinely explore whether … the risks of abuse and neglect for adults with care and support needs.  …

Purpose Most abuse affecting older adults in the UK, as across Europe, takes place within caring relationships, where …. First, feminist theories of “intimate partner abuse” tell us that it is mostly men who perpetrate abuse against women … abuse and responses to abuse in later life.  …

accused of undue influence, as well as safeguarding individuals from abuse. Originality/value There are limited studies that …

the adult at risk once the order has been used. Social implications For those who experience abuse or neglect, the new …

quality of services to reduce the likelihood of abuse, neglect or harm. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on … take to improve the prevention of abuse, neglect and harm towards people in residential care. Social implications – The …