13,700 reports in 2022 of alleged abuse of vulnerable people

There was a 32% increase in reports of alleged abuse of over-80s in 2022.

The HSE received 13,700 reports about alleged abuse of vulnerable people last year, including more than 4,000 older victims, the National Safeguarding Office report shows.

The 18% jump in reports compared to 2021 is seen by those working in the sector as a sign of growing awareness of abuse.