Fears over nursing home system

UP TO 30 people a week have contacted the Action on Elder Abuse helpline in the eight months since it was established, and many have expressed concern about the nursing home complaints system.

Fears over nursing home system
Tue, 24 Jan, 2006 - 00:00
Claire O'Sullivan

According to helpline managers, a great deal of their calls deal with fears about nursing home standards.

Financial abuse of elderly people is also a common complaint.

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