Research & Reports England
We invite researchers and organisations to contribute to a growing online repository dedicated to safer ageing. If you have research, reports, or evidence-based resources related to this critical area, please submit them via email to knowledgebank@wearehourglass.org. Together, we can share knowledge and promote safer ageing for all.
Title & Year
Summary
Abuse Type / Focus
Author / Organisation
Title & Year
The Sexual Assault of Older People in Hospitals in England - Where the Perpetrator is a Member of Hospital Staff
2021
Summary
This paper highlights results of Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests sent to NHS Trusts in England. The Requests asked for the number of incidents of sexual assault where the victim was 60+, and the alleged perpetrator was a member of hospital staff.
Abuse Type / Focus
Sexual Abuse / Abuse by Professionals
Author / Organisation
Hourglass and Amanda Warburton-Wynn
Title & Year
What Does Growing Old in the UK Look Like?
2020
Summary
Research produced by Hourglass in 2020 revealed that more than a fifth of the UK public have personally experienced abuse as an older person (65+) or know someone who has been abused.
Abuse Type / Focus
Domestic Abuse, Economic Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Self-Neglect, Sexual Abuse / Ageism
Author / Organisation
Hourglass
Summary
In order to better understand the lived experiences of older people during the pandemic, subsequent lockdowns and periods of restrictions, Hourglass commissioned a UK-wide poll seeking the views of older people.
Abuse Type / Focus
Domestic Abuse, Economic Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Self-Neglect, Sexual Abuse / Ageism
Author / Organisation
Hourglass
Title & Year
Safer Ageing Index Part 1 - Last in Line
2021
Summary
This paper looks at the current levels of discourse around the abuse of older people within government and our political systems and the general public, and the level of public commitment to tackling the issue.
Abuse Type / Focus
Domestic Abuse, Economic Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Self-Neglect, Sexual Abuse / Ageism
Author / Organisation
Hourglass
Summary
This report presents the findings of a survey conducted by HCR Law, aimed at investigating the prevalence and impact of financial abuse affecting older and vulnerable adults in England and Wales, including those with limited mental capacity.
Abuse Type / Focus
Economic Abuse / Power of Attorney
Author / Organisation
HCR Law
Summary
Economic abuse is a crime, and older people are key victims and victim-survivors of such abuse. But this abuse and the costs to the victim, society and the economy are hidden and all too often ignored.
Abuse Type / Focus
Economic Abuse / Ageism
Author / Organisation
Hourglass
Title & Year
Sexual Violence and Assault against Older People in Hospitals in England
2024
Summary
Hourglass has worked with Researcher Amanda Warburton-Wynn to publish an updated research piece, which reveals how the sexual violence and assault against older people in hospitals has changed since 2021.
Abuse Type / Focus
Sexual Abuse / Abuse by Professionals
Author / Organisation
Hourglass and Amanda Warburton-Wynn
Title & Year
Economic Abuse Awareness
2021
Summary
In September 2021, Hourglass and Hodge Bank collaborated on a survey to gain insights into the scale of financial/economic abuse, and the impact of the digital divide.
Abuse Type / Focus
Economic Abuse / Ageism
Author / Organisation
Hourglass and Hodge Bank
Title & Year
Sexual Violence and Assault against Older People in Hospitals in England
2021
Summary
Critical research by Amanda Warburton-Wynn on the issue of sexual violence and assault against older individuals within hospitals in England. This report provides a comprehensive analysis, shedding light on the challenges, risks, and solutions.
Abuse Type / Focus
Sexual Abuse / Abuse by Professionals
Author / Organisation
Hourglass and Amanda Warburton-Wynn
Title & Year
Carers and Domestic Abuse - the elephant in the room?
2022
Summary
This practice paper highlights some of the shortfalls around identifying the needs of carer victims/survivors of domestic abuse and carer-perpetrators of domestic abuse and recommends ways in which identification and support could be improved.
Abuse Type / Focus
Domestic Abuse / Abuse by Professionals
Author / Organisation
Amanda Warburton-Wynn (Independent Academic)
Title & Year
A Review into Domestic Homicide and Safeguarding Adults Reviews relating to Victims with Additional Vulnerabilities
2021
Summary
This report explores recurring recommendations from Domestic Homicide Reviews and Safeguarding Adults Reviews across the Eastern Region where the victim had an additional vulnerability.
Abuse Type / Focus
Domestic Abuse / Domestic Homicide
Author / Organisation
Shaping Our Lives
Summary
This paper will suggest that at a minimum, the total yearly social and economic cost of the abuse of older people is over £16 billion, and that this figure is most definitely an underestimate.
Abuse Type / Focus
Economic Abuse / Ageism
Author / Organisation
Hourglass