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The Country Close enquiry ‐ some issues raised

The Country Close enquiry ‐ some issues raised An escalating situation in one of Hanover Housing Association's extra Care schemes resulted in an abuse enquiry. This article sketches the situation and the action taken. Two key points emerge: in some circumstances, social services departments may opt not to get involved in situations of alleged elder abuse; and use of the term ‘abuse’ may sometimes be counterproductive. Names have been changed to protect identities. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Adult Protection Emerald Publishing

The Country Close enquiry ‐ some issues raised

Sue Garwood
The Journal of Adult Protection , Volume 4 (4): 6 – Nov 1, 2002
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2002 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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1466-8203
DOI
10.1108/14668203200200025
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Abstract

An escalating situation in one of Hanover Housing Association's extra Care schemes resulted in an abuse enquiry. This article sketches the situation and the action taken. Two key points emerge: in some circumstances, social services departments may opt not to get involved in situations of alleged elder abuse; and use of the term ‘abuse’ may sometimes be counterproductive. Names have been changed to protect identities.

Journal

The Journal of Adult Protection – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 1, 2002

Keywords: Sheltered accommodation; Psychological abuse; Use of terminology; Inter‐agency issues

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