Reported 16,000 elder abuse cases in five years ‘the tip of the iceberg’
Safeguarding group says HSE figures do not cover abuse in nursing homes and hospitals
Most adults have never considered where they want to be cared for
Research shows majority are confused about decision making and consent protocols
Over 1,600 financial abuse cases reported in 18 months
Figures may represent only the ‘tip of the iceberg’, watchdog committee chair warns
Calls for Government action over prevalence of vulnerable adult abuse
Physical abuse of vulnerable adults has been witnessed or suspected by one in three
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