Third of people saw ‘abuse of elderly in nursing homes’

A significant number of people have observed physical or emotional abuse in nursing homes.

Third of people saw ‘abuse of elderly in nursing homes’

Generally, the standard of care and the attitude of staff in hospitals and nursing homes were the most common complaints of people who experienced incidents.

Almost two-thirds of people have been witness to the poor provision of health and social care services, with 36% of those spotting physical or emotional abuse in a nursing home.

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