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Our media work

AEA has undertaken extensive work with both the print and broadcast media since 2001.  We see this as a major means by which we raise general awareness of elder abuse, as well as highlighting failures in current systems of regulation or care provision.  Journalists, reporters and production staff require a particular approach in order to generate quality coverage of what is a very complex issue, and AEA provide the infrastructure and support to allow that to happen,

        "I also want to thank you for all your help with this. This would not have possible without your quick
         thinking and ability to understand what we needed. Lots of people promise lots of things but rarely
         follow through but you really did. So you should pat yourself on the back for this and I hope we
         can work together again some time!"  ITV Current Affairs Editorial, 2009.

Our partnership with media colleagues is therefore a primary part of our strategy to challenge abuse.

What do we offer ...

• Background information on the nature of elder abuse, its dynamics, causes and consequences;

• Advice, guidance and support to undertake undercover reporting;

• Feedback and advice on footage, cases, and legal remedies;

• Access to case studies who can provide real life testimony;

• Live or pre-recorded interviews with key AEA staff, all who have extensive experience of filming.

To discuss options please call 020 8835 9280 to speak to Maggie Evans or alternatively, email her. 

Additionally, if you want to consider some background documentation then go to our Useful Downloads section.  It will provide you with free downloadable documents that are relevant to adult protection and elder abuse. 

And don't forget to have a look at our archive of issues that have been reported in the media.  Click here to browse.

Undertaking reporting in this area can be complicated so it is important that you speak to the only specialist charity in the UK that has the knowledge and experience to help you produce the article or broadcast that you want.  And together we can help to make a difference.

Have you experienced abuse?

And if you have experienced abuse then please consider telling other people about your experiences.  We are always looking for people to join our media database.  Click here to learn more.