Links
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Elder Abuse
www.elderabuse.org.uk
This is likely to be the most comprehensive site on Elder Abuse. Some of the items you can find here are press cuttings, information on training and social policy, literature (including free information) and there is also an excellent links section.
Safeguarding Adults
www.elderabuse.co.uk/index.asp
Link to the Safeguarding Adults Good Practice Database from May 2008.
No Secrets
www.doh.gov.uk/scg/nosecrets.htm
'No Secrets' legislation and practices being subject to ministerial review and report during 2008. Advisory Group includes Trustees and Members of PAVAUK.
Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Information and news on many aspects of older age.
Alzheimer's Society
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Comprehensive site on all aspects of dementia.
Ann Craft Trust
www.nottingham.ac.uk
This organisation works against abuse. News, publications, research and training can be found here on adults (and children) with a learning disability.
Better Government for Older People
www.bgop.org.uk
BGOP is part of the UK's Modernising Government Agenda. It is about integration, joined-up government and making a difference with and for older people by listening and working together. (This site is currently being redeveloped into a fully interactive one. The existing site remains accessible in the meantime).
Care Standards Commission
www.carestandards.org.uk
National Minimum Standards, Inspection Reports, Registered Services Directory, etc.
Criminal Records Bureau
www.crb.gov.uk
News, information and updates on Police Checking, how to register etc.
The Crown Prosecution Service
www.cps.co.uk
This site describes what the Crown Prosecution Service is and what it does. Included is recent information on homophobic and racist crimes.
Department of Health
www.doh.gov.uk
'What's New' in health and social care, news, consultation papers, statistics and surveys, guidance and information. 'No Secrets' is on this site.
The Home Office
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Have a look at this site for related statistical information and useful information on Special Measures(1999 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act).
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
www.inpea.net
An international organisation that works to increase public awareness about elder abuse and by promoting education and training of professionals, furthering advocacy and stimulating research.
Law Society
www.lawsoc.org.uk
The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. This is a comprehensive site with information on mental capacity, proposed changes in the law for vulnerable adults as well as guidance on the role of the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors(OSS) - formerly the Solicitors Complaints Bureau.
Lord Chancellors Department
www.lcd.gov.uk
Overview of a wide programme of Government civil legislation and reform in such fields as human rights, freedom of information, data protection, family law, property law, defamation and legal aid. Also see here for developments in relation to mental capacity issues.
Nursing & Midwifery Council
www.nmc-uk.org
This is nursing and midwifery's regulatory body. The site also includes reporting about abusive nurses removed from the register.
Pavilion Publishing
www.pavpub.com
Training Materials, Conferences and Journal of Adult Protection.
POPAN
www.popan.org.uk
POPAN is a charity concerned with abuse by professionals working in health or social care services. It provides support, information and advocacy services to those abused and works to prevent this type of abuse.
Public Concern At Work
www.pcaw.co.uk
This site offers information on all aspects of whistle blowing including practical guidance, help for individuals, services for organisations, legislation (the Public Interest Disclosure Act), policy and publications. Also here is access to the helpline, real cases of whistle blowing and statistics.
Public Guardianship Office
www.publictrust.Government.uk
This is the administrative arm of the Court of Protection and an Executive Agency within the Lord Chancellor's Department responsible for providing services which promote the financial and social well being of people with mental incapacity. The Public Guardianship Office provides financial protection services for clients who are not able to manage their financial affairs because of mental incapacity and to support the families and advisers of the person who is incapable. It also offers information for professionals.
