by Emma Hammett | Apr 11, 2019
Scam Awareness Newly designed website to help us all stay safe from financial manipulation. Friends Against Scams has had a spring clean in time for Easter. Check out the new website today and become #ScamAware. Train yourself on scams and help to protect your family,...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 10, 2019
100,000 carers and dementia patients could be missing out on council tax reductions These people are fully entitled to a 100% or 25% (depending on their living situation) reduction in their council tax payments. Today, the 10th April 2019, Wales has taken steps to...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 1, 2019
Further helpful resources for all: Action on Elder Abuse, whose website has helpful guidance on a spectrum of abuse related topics – visit it at https://www.elderabuse.org.uk/. And Which.co.uk – specific advice on scams and other types of financial risks for the...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 1, 2019
This is an American website, but it is still helpful and relevant when thinking about elder abuse and its prevention. It is particularly good at discussing the signs of elder abuse (not necessarily physical), as well as for considering the possibilities and harm of...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 1, 2019
In this article from Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life, elder abuse is summarised and signposted. Elder abuse is rife and happening right now in homes, hospitals and care homes throughout the UK. It is a horrific crime on some of the most vulnerable in our society...
