Judge warns against ‘exaggerating’ deficits in ward of court system
National Safeguarding Committee says ‘archaic’ system needs urgent replacement
Over 1,600 financial abuse cases reported in 18 months
Figures may represent only the ‘tip of the iceberg’, watchdog committee chair warns
Elderly care: a record of chronic neglect
Number of citizens over 65 is projected to rise from 637,000 to more than one million within 14 years
Almost 8,000 cases of adult abuse or neglect reported to HSE
Officials believe the figures under-represent the extent of abuse that exists
Vulnerable adults: watchdog needed
National Safeguarding Committee finds worrying prevalence of abuse
Organisation for ‘vulnerable’ adults receives 7,500 reports of abuse
Newly established National Safeguarding Committee says problem is ‘very widespread’
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