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No age limit: the hidden face of domestic abuse
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This campaign report looks at the extent of domestic abuse experienced by older people in England and Wales and the barriers that older people can face in reporting abuse. It includes case studies of victims and survivors to highlight the different types of abuse older people can experience. They include the cases of older people who have been abused by their carers, partners, and adult children. The report calls on the Government to ensure that the needs of older people are included in new legislation addressing domestic abuse. Specifically, it calls for: changes to the definition of domestic abuse; additional training for health care practitioners to improve recognition of abuse; the collection of data on domestic abuse for all ages; and for better links between the NHS and police to ensure older victims of abuse are properly supported and protected. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dementia and the law in England and Wales
- Author:
- LUTTRELL S.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15(8), August 2000, pp.766-769.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Looks at mental health legislation in relation to mentally incapable adults, including the case of R v Bournewood NHS Trust. Argues that it is now time to create legislation for mental health which combines both the common law's autonomy and the protection given by mental health legislation.
The law and dementia: issues in England and Wales
- Author:
- JONES R.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 5(4), November 2001, pp.322-328.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reviews the proposals from the Lord Chancellor's Department for new Mental Incapacity law for England and Wales as they may impact on older people with dementia. Various concerns and issues are raised, particularly from the perspective of health care professionals, and the focus is the interface between such issues and the day-to-day clinical realities for a specialist team dealing with old people with dementia. A brief overview of where problems have arisen with the law in recent times is put in the context of the political/legal structures in England and Wales
Wales’ safeguarding policy and practice: a critical analysis
- Author:
- PHILLIPS Carys
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 18(1), 2016, pp.14-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The safeguarding and protection components of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 offers the culmination of four years consultation in England and Wales by the Law Commission and many years of evolving policy and practice with a view to protecting adults from harm. The purpose of this paper is to offer both scrutiny and challenge for Wales’ policy makers and practitioners alike. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is a critical analysis of both current responses and forthcoming changes. Findings: The paper proposes that Wales has failed to implement previous recommendations in relation to institutional abuse. Currently in Wales, there are individuals employed in safeguarding lead roles who have no social care qualification. This apparent “loophole” has not to date been highlighted to date by either of the regulatory bodies within Wales (CSSIW/CCfW). Research limitations/implications: The paper offers a viewpoint but leaves some questions unanswered. Practical implications: The Williams Review in April 2014 is set to change the local authority landscape in Wales. There is scope for developing the function of adult safeguarding. Social implications: Wales’ failure to recognize institutionalized abuse as a distinct category may have had impacted on its ability to respond to abuse in nursing and care as well hospital settings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making a difference
- Author:
- MARKS Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(4), December 2009, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
In April 2008 Wales became the first country in the world to appoint an independent champion for older people. This article is written by Ruth Marks, the first Commissioner for Older People for Wales. This position has 4 general functions: to promote awareness of the interests of older people in Wales and of the need to safeguard those interests; to encourage best practice in the treatment of older people in Wales; to keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness of the law affecting the interests of older people in Wales; and to promote the provision of opportunities for, and the elimination of discrimination against, older people in Wales. The United Nations Principles for Older Persons, independence, participation, care, self-fulfilment and dignity, underpin the role, and organisations and public bodies are encouraged to use these principles as guiding values. The legal power of the Commissioner’s position to review the effectiveness of relevant legislation is discussed. The article describes the work done so far, particularly the consultations with individuals and relevant organisations, and discusses the main issues identified by these meetings.
Early release for seriously ill and elderly prisoners: should French practice be followed?
- Author:
- STEINER Eva
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 50(3), September 2003, pp.267-276.
- Publisher:
- Sage
In 2002 a formal system for dealing with the early release of prisoners on grounds of ill health was introduced in France. This article describes the principal features and background to this new system and examines the arguments at issue on this question, more particularly the human rights argument in light of the Strasbourg case law under article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. In a comparative perspective the article questions whether, given the prison situation in England and Wales, a similar reform should not also be considered in this jurisdiction.
Domestic abuse and elder abuse in wales: a tale of two initiatives
- Authors:
- WYDALL Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 2018, p.962–981.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The abuse of older people in domestic settings is both a public health problem and a human rights issue. In 2013, the Welsh government used its new legislative powers and embarked upon two initiatives in the areas of adult safeguarding and domestic abuse, leading to the introduction of two pieces of primary legislation. The first was the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, which placed safeguarding ‘adults at risk’ on a statutory basis and imposed new duties on local authorities. The second was the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015, which addressed how public-sector bodies responded to domestic abuse and introduced a more strategic approach. Using research based in Wales, this article discusses the extent to which the two pieces of legislation promote a collaborative and integrated response from adult safeguarding and domestic abuse services and highlights some implications for practice. More strategic alignment between the two acts will create an environment within which older victim-survivors of domestic abuse have equal access to justice options and support services as their younger counterparts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Information and guidance on domestic abuse: safeguarding older people in Wales
- Authors:
- WALES. Welsh Government, OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Good practice guidance to help professionals recognise, respond and provide support to older people who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse. It outlines the characteristics of domestic abuse experienced by older people, including coercive control; older people’s experience of domestic abuse, and their possible reluctance to disclose abuse; identifying and responding to abuse; referral options and using existing safeguarding processes; and helps professionals address the complexities of working with older people who need care and support as a result of domestic abuse, but who also require professionals to respond to their other care and support needs. The guide includes short case studies and a summary of key relevant legislation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Protection of older people in Wales: a guide to the law
- Author:
- WILLIAMS John
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 70
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
This guide to the law seeks to clarify the legal framework around adult protection; its purpose is to help to make practitioners more aware of the law available to them in their day-to-day work. It focuses on older people, but is also relevant to those working with any adults at risk of harm. The guide examines a range of aspects associated with adult protection, including: human rights and risk of harm; capacity; deprivation of liberty; confidentiality and data protection; the criminal justice system; powers of entry and arrest; and the use of private law. Includes practice examples with a summary of some of the issues that arise in each of the studies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Giving voice to older people: dignity in care Welsh language toolkit
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Gwerfyl, JONES Enid, RHISIART Deian Ap
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The aim of the Welsh language toolkit is to raise awareness and understanding of the implications of the Welsh language in establishing dignity in care for older people living in Wales. It is aimed primarily at carers, managers, educators and trainers and focuses on the importance of language in maintaining dignity in care, particularly in the care of the older person and those with dementia.