We are Hourglass the only UK wide charity that’s calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people Every year, more than a million older people are physically, emotionally, financially or sexually abused in the UK.
This is a truly damning indictment of how our society views and values older people. Sadly, the abuse of older people is not a new issue, but one that has now reached a critical threshold that can no longer be ignored, nor tolerated. Below is a list of our resources outlining the different types of abuse and how to get in touch.
Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly, this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Financial Abuse
Financial abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Neglect
Neglect is abuse and can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly, this type of abuse can a
Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Physical Abuse
Physical abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can take many forms and can be hard to spot due to the nature of the abuse and the secrecy and manipulation that can be involved. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Psychological Abuse
Psychological abuse can take many forms, it can be subtle and hard to spot. If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, sadly this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Office 8, Unit 5, Stour Valley Business Centre, Brundon Lane,
Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7GB.
E: enquiries@wearehourglass.org
Office 8, Unit 5, Stour Valley Business Centre, Brundon Lane,
Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7GB.
PO Box 29244, Dunfermline, KY12 2EG
E: scotland@wearehourglass.org
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PO Box 216, Newry, BT35 5DH
E: nireland@wearehourglass.org
Hourglass is the working name of Hourglass (Safer Ageing), a charity registered in England and Wales (reg. no: 1140543), and also in Scotland (reg. no: SC046278). Hourglass (Safer Ageing) is registered as a company in England and Wales under number 07290092.