Astral House
1268 London Road
Norbury
SW16 4ER
Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (Freephone - weekdays 9am to 5pm)
Tel: 020 8765 7000 (Admin)
Fax: 020 8679 4074
E-mail: enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk
Description:
Provides information and support to older people experiencing abuse.
Aims:
- To provide information and support to older people experiencing abuse.
- To prevent abuse in old age by promoting changes in policy and practice.
Activities:
- National freephone helpline - Elder Abuse Response.
- Information and enquiry service for victims, relatives and professionals.
- Raising awareness, education, promoting research and the collection and dissemination of information.
- Creating a Survivors Network which will provide support to people who have either directly experienced abuse themselves or whose family memebers have done so.
- Can provide Care home briefings for those worried about abuse or quality of care in homes for older people.
- Organises conferences.
Cost:
Services are free.
Membership:
£21.00 - Individual, £52.00 - Group, £14.00 - Full time students or retired.
update 11/05/07
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