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Advocates say people must be more prepared for when they fall ill or frail

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Advocates say people must be more prepared for when they fall ill or frail

A survey by Safeguarding Ireland reveals 70% of us are also confused about who takes the decisions in these cases.

12% who witnessed abuse of vulnerable adult did nothing

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12% who witnessed abuse of vulnerable adult did nothing

2% of safeguarding fears from alleged abuse victims

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2% of safeguarding fears from alleged abuse victims

Call for safeguarding legislation to protect vulnerable adults

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Call for safeguarding legislation to protect vulnerable adults

HSE received nearly 8,000 reports of adult abuse last year

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HSE received nearly 8,000 reports of adult abuse last year

Third of people witness/suspect physical abuse of vulnerable adults

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Third of people witness/suspect physical abuse of vulnerable adults

Teens should have greater powers of medical consent: Commission

The Law Reform Commission is calling on the Government to clarify the law on teenagers' ability to consent to medical treatment

Tue, 22 Dec, 2009

Government ‘dragging heels’ on elder abuse

THE Government has been accused of dragging its heels in implementing measures to protect vulnerable older people from abuse.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2009

Abuse of elderly under spotlight

Around 85% of abuse against the elderly takes place in the home, it emerged today.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2008