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The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June 2006

Information on what organisations did for World Elder Abuse Day 2006

Liz Lynne MEP (West Midlands, Liberal Democrat), as co-president of the European Parliament Intergroup (All-party) group on Ageing, will chair the 14 June meeting of the Intergroup at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to publicise the World Elder Abuse Awareness day of 15 June and it is expected that this pan European group of MEPs will propose an official European Parliamentary question to the European Commission, calling for better research and awareness and funding to address elder abuse.

Southern Ireland
A Public Lecture: Situating Elder Abuse within a human rights perspective.  Speaker: Professor William Binchy, Law School , Trinity College Dublin .  Venue: Camden Court Hotelt , Lower Camden St ,D2 11.00am Dublin.

The Lord  Mayor of Dublin will be signing  a declaration on Elder Abuse on June 14 at 11.00am in the Oaks Room of The Mansion House..

There will be a Media campaign: on TV, radio and newspapers.

There will be Intergenerational promotion of positive images of older people on Children's television, and RTE 2.

Local focus days/discussions on combating elder abuse in differing environments: long stay care, community, respite.  

Wales

The South East Wales Forum for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults is holding an event to mark the first World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  We have planned to hold a conference on the afternoon of 15^th June. Guest speakers to include;

Margaret Haywood, the Panorama Undercover Nurse Investigator and Tivoli Wallington from The CPS.

Just before the conference we are holding a balloon race.  The launch of  500 purple balloons will take place at 1.15, by Roy Noble from Radio Wales.  The proceeds from the balloon race will be sent to AEA

Local Authority

Sue Hollins and volunteers from the London Borough of Sutton will be running a stall on 15 June 2006 in the St Nicolas Shopping Centre, Sutton High Street, Sutton, Surrey, to raise awareness and collect money.

On 15 June at Ealing Town Hall , between 11.00am and 2.00pm there will be an Expert Question Panel, information stalls and light refreshments.

Liverpool City Council have distributed 4000 purple campaign ribbons across the city to the local PCTs, acute hospitals, police and to all of the Council One Stop Shops.  In addition to the ribbons there are posters and leaflets.  There has been a press release and a radio interview with the elected member of the City Council with responsibility for Social Services

Ceredigion, Aberdeen - Adult Protection Unit - 15 June, 10-4pm. will be having a stand in Abryswyth. 

Mary Wynne, Adult Protection Co-ordinator, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will hand out leaflets at two tube stations on the day (High St Kensington and South Kensington ), send out publicity posters to libraries and other public venues using AEA logos etc., send out posters and leaflets to GP's and other health settings, and do a Press Release

Margaret Lannen, Head of Social Care Work, Older People and Disabled Social Services. Hilary House.  On 15 June, between 10.00am and 4.00pm, there will be a Public Awareness Day

Mary Killoughery, London Borough of Lambeth, 16 Castle House, Wilcox Close, London .  On 15 June, at 2pm , there will be a Fashion Parade.

Sue Kendrick, Adult Protection Unit, Olicana House, Chapel St, Bradford.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be an Awareness Day.

Karen Littleford – Adult Protection Training and Development Worker, Shropshire Partners in Care, will be having an information stand in Morrisons Supermarket in Whitchurch St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Milton Keynes local authority are using the 15 June to present their first Area Adult Protection Committee Annual Report. At the same event they have planned to have a drama group from the University of the Third Age called The Third Age Players, perform a short scene highlighting elder abuse.

Bexley Care Trust, Hall Place, Crayford, Dartford – on 15 June will be holding two awareness workshops between 10am and 4.30pm, and launching their procedures and publicity campaign.

Enfield Council, Civic Centre, Silver Street , Enfield – on 15 June will have an information stand in the reception of the civic centre.

To mark the occasion Safe and Secure in Sheffield is holding an Information Event 10am - 2pm outside the Town Hall - Peace Gardens .  Age Concern Sheffield are working in partnership with Sheffield Adult Protection Committee on ‘Safe and Secure in Sheffield’ an initiative to establish neighbourhood-based groups of older people to push for small changes that will make a big difference to the safety and security of vulnerable older people in their area.  

Gloucestershire will have a large display in their reception involving distributing poems and purple flower heads, with a radio interview and local press release.  In addition they have produced an excellent leaflet on elder abuse and where the county fits in...click here and enjoy.

Sheltered Housing
Places For People, Yew Tree Court, Scott St. Todmorgan. 15 June. 2pm. Afternoon Tea and Raffle.

Places for People, St Stephens Close, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay.  On 15 June, between 11.00 am and 12pm, there will be a sponsored Run

Willow Housing and Care, Arram Court, Press Rd, Neasden, London- 15 June, 11-1pm. Coffee Morning and Raffle.

Mcilroy Court, Arthur Rd, Newtownabbey, N Ireland.  On 15 June, at 12.30pm there will be a Catered Lunch in for tenants of 2 Sheltered Housing schemes.

Places for People, North British Housing, 4 The Pavillions, Portway, Preston .  On 15 June, between 11.00am and 12.00pm, there will be a Fun Run, Cake Stall and Raffle 

Birch Park Court, 50 Birch Park Court, Hartington Close, Holmes, Rotherham.  On 15 June, between 10am and 10pm, the Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham will be attending and there will be a Male Voice Choir.  

Places for People, 88 Elphaborough Close, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, W Yorks. 15 June 10am-2pm, will be holding a Raffle and collection.

Landlord Services, Blackpool Council, Progress House, Clifton Rd, Blackpool. 15 June, 2.00pm-4.00pm - Strawberry Fair including a Raffle, Entertainment and Refreshments.

Holland Grove - LB of Lambeth, 38 Holland Grove, Brixton, London. 22 June, 2.30pm - Chicken Lickin Day - People can try different types of cooked chicken from the Community.

Latimer Gardens, Edgbaston, Birminham. 15 June. 10.00am-12.30pm. Setting off 50 Balloons by Audley Flash MBE, Coffee morning, Talk on Elder Abuse.

ERoSH

North Devon Homes, Medard House, Bevan Rd, Barnstable, N Devon.  On 15 June, between 10,00am and 1.00pm, there will be an Elder Abuse Day.

CDS Housing, 142 Great Hulme St, Everton, Liverpool.  On 15 June, between 11.00am and 1.00pm, there will be Brunch Mornings across 7 Sheltered Housing Schemes.

Anchor Care - Ada Court Awareness day - Ada Court, Maida Vale, London, W9. Anchor care are organising an Elder Abuse awareness day, running between 11am and 3pm, on the top floor of Ada Court in Maida Vale. There will be a speaker at 1pm, in addition to a raffle, (live) music and light refreshments.

ACIS Group – Sheltered Housing

Dale View Castor, Lincolnshire.  On 15 June, between 10am and 2pm , there will be a Coffee Morning and Bingo.

Pillared House, Primrose St, Gainsborough, Lincs.  On 14 June, at 10.30am , there will be a Coffee Morning, Raffle and Lunch.

ACIS, Park House, Lincoln Road , Welton – on 15 June will be holding a coffee morning between 10 and 11.30am , including a tombola and raffle.

ACIS, 21 Newlands Court , Gainsborough – on 15 June will be holding a light lunch, tea and chat from 12.00pm onwards.

Commission for Social Care Inspection
Rebecca Harrison, CSCI Regulation Manager; Karen Littleford, Adult Protection Training and Development Worker; Shropshire Partners in Care; and Sarah Bland, Adult Protection Manager, Shropshire County Council, will be doing a Tandem Skydive for Action on Elder Abuse on Friday 16 June 2006 at Tilstock Airfield, Whitchurch Shropshire.  We wish them every success.

Ekta Project  
On Thursday 15 June, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, there will be a short play in Hindi, entitled 'Band Kard' (Stop It), held at the Harley Centre, 267 Barking Rd , East Ham E6 1LB.  This is a small play written and acted by staff of Ekta Project to raise awareness. It will be in Hindi for the care group members of the Ekta Project.

Also an information stall at Stratford Shopping Mall between 10.00am and 3.30pm.

Help The Aged

They will be launching a new campaign action calling on the government to lose the loophole in the Human Rights Act.

HTA shops are also collecting signatures fro the I WIll pledge.

They are doing a photocall with MP's who have signed the elder abuse Early Day Motion. 

Public lecture - Sorry This lecture has been cancelled, 
The Institute of Gerontology, King's College London, in collaboration with Action on Elder Abuse, will be holding an International Public Lecture with Professor Karl Pillemer of Cornell University.  Entitled, the prevention of elder abuse, the event will occur at the Great Hall, The Strand, King's College London on 15 June 2006, 6pm.  All are welcome.

Southern Cross Healthcare

Markfield Court Care Home, Ratby, Markfield.15 June, 11.00am. Coffee Morning and Raffle. 

Brookdale View, 1 Avenl St, Newton Heath, Manchester. 15 June.5pm-7pm. Pie and Peas for all pensioners in the community.

Kingsland Care Home, 252 Seacliff Rd, Bangor. 15 June. 2pm. Coffee and Talk with a cake sale.

Ash House Care Home, Firtree Rd, Hounslow, Middx. 14 June. All Day. Coffee Morning.

Crompton Court, Athol St, Liverpool.15 June. Awareness Day.

The Rookery Care Centre, Queens Square, The crescent, Ebbwvale, Gwent. 15 June. 2pm. Coffee Afternoon and Quiz.

Woodlands Christian Care Home, Middlewood Rd, Poynton, Cheashire. 7 June. Strawberries and Cream for all.

Sunningdale Court and Hesslewood Hall, Local Shopping Aera. Holdeness Rd, Hull. 16 June. 1.30pm. Sponsored Walkathon.

Murrayfield House, 66 Murrayfield Ave, Edinburgh. 15 June. 2.00pm. Coffee afternoon for residents and family.

Douglas View Care Centre, William St,Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. 15 June. Bag Packing event.

Gledhow Christian Care Home, 145-147 Brackenwood Drive, Gledhow, Leeds. 15 June. Live music with a wheelchair dance, non uniform day and videos.

Middleton Hall Care Centre, 68 Middleton Av, Uphall, West Liothian. 15 June. 7pm. Pies, Peas and Bingo.

Woodside Court Care Centre, Woodside Way, Glenrothes. 15 June. 8am-8.45pm. Non uniform day for staff.

Abergarw Manor Nursing Home, Abergarw Rd, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan. 15 June. Am. Everyone wearing denim for the day. Guess How many sweets in the Jar competition.

Rose Court, 44-48 Water St, Radcliff, Manchester. 15 June.11.00am. Sponsored walk by residents and Staff.

Hazelhurst Care Home, 23 Kings Rd, Horsham will be holding a collection for the week beginning 5th June.

Roxburgh House, Reddal Hill Rd, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, will be having a Balloon Race on 15 June at 3.00pm.  Balloons will be released and whoever's travel furthest will be the winner.

Newark Care Home, 25 Southfields Ave, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland, will be having a stand in reception and fundraising for the day from 10.00am.

Sowerby House.  On 14 June, 2pm to 4 pm, will be having a Garden Party including a Balloon Race and Tombola.

Victoria Mews.  On 16 June, all day, will be having a fun event with staff in fancy dress, and an Open Garden with Wine and Cheese.

Wardealdam, Westfirld Lane, South Elmsall, Ponterfract, W Yorks .  On 15 June at 11 am will be having a Coffee Morning and Cake Stall.

The Beeches Care Centre, 2 Beech Rd, Armthorpe, Doncaster. 15 June - 1.30pm. Garden Party and tombola.

Alexander Care Centre, 21 Rushey Mead, Ladywell. 15 June.10.30-12.30pm. Tea/Coffee Morning.

Lunan Court Care Center, Albert St, Arbroath. 15 June.10.00am. Coffee Morning, plant sale and tombola.

Bowood Court,  Hewell Rd, Redditch, Wrocs.  On 15 June, at 10am,will be having a Coffee Morning. 

Keresley Wood, Tamworth Rd, Coventry, Warwickshire.  On 16 June at 3.30pm, will be having a Barbecue, Bring and Buy and a Raffle. 

Highfield Care Home, Bekesbourne Lane , Canterbury.  On 15 June, between 10am and 4pm , will be having a Raffle, Karaoke, Quiz, and a stall at Asda.

Priory Gardens, Lady Balk Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.  On 15 June, at 11.00 am will be having a Coffee Morning.

Beechcroft, Lapwing Grove, Palace Fields, Runcorn, Cheshire.  On 15 June, at 6pm will be having a Barbeque and Games.

Ty Haford Care Centre, Llantrisant Rd, Capel Llanilltern, Cardiff.  On 15 June, all day, will be having Coffee and Bingo.

Hulton Care Centre, off Halifax Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, on 15 June between 11.00am and 3.00pm, will be washing Cars.

Orchard Manor, 7 Fennel Rd, Antrim.  On 15 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, will be having a Coffee Morning

Trinity House, Mace St, Old Hill, Cradley Heath, West Midlands.  On 18 June, at 2.00pm, will be having a Fancy Dress and Barbecue. 

Bankwood Care Centre, Duffield Bank, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire.  On 15 June, at 2.00pm, will be having a World Food and Wine Tasting Event

The Cottage Christian Nursing Home, Granville Rd, Newport, Shropshire.  On 15 June, will be having a Mufti Day for Staff and Name the Baby Photo Competition.

Ashton View Care Centre, Wigan Rd, Ashdon in Makeraeld, Wigan, Lancs.  On 15 June, between 8.00am and 8.00pm, will be having a Coffee Morning, and staff will be working in Pyjama's.

Pitchill House Care Centre, Pitchill, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcs.  On 15 June, in the afternoon, will be having a Staff Cabaret with singing and dancing.

Bryan Wood Residential Home, 1 Bryan Rd, Edgerton, Huddersfield.  On 15 June, at 10.00am , will be having a Coffee Morning and no uniform for Staff Day.

St Basils, 33 Hill Lane , Southampton , Hampshire.  On 15 June, at 7pm, there will be On Screen Horse Racing.

Rosewood Court, 1 Shakespeare Close, Bradford.  On 7 June at 11.00am, there will be Staff Games and Races.

Clayton Manor Care Centre, Rood Hill, Congleton, Cheshire .  On 15 June, between 10.30am and 12.30pm, there will be a Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy and Raffle. 

Primpose House, 72 Crewe Rd, Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire.  On 3 June, in the evening, there will be a Sponsored Pub Crawl.

Bramely Grove, 251 School Rd, Yardley Wood, Birmingham.  On 15 June, all day, there will be a Non Uniform Day for Staff.

Dovedale Court, Holyhead Rd, Wednesbury, West Midlands.  On 15 June, all day, there will be a Non Uniform Day, Guess the weight of the cake and Guess the Dolls Name.

Clarendon Hall, 19 Church Avenue, Humberston, NE lincs.  On 15 June, at 2.00pm , there will be a Barbecue, Cake Stall, Name the Baby and Raffle.

Pendle House Care Home, School St, Radcliffe, Manchester.  On 9 June, between 2pm and 4pm, there will be a Funday with Raffle and Football Card.

Treelands, Westerhill Rd, Oldham.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be a Non Uniform day.

Springfield Bank Care Centre, 36-38 Cockpen Crescent, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland.  On 15 June, all day, staff will dress up or dress down and hold other events. 

Milverton Gates Care Centre , Dawson Rd, Coventry.  On 5th June, Beetle Drive, on 8^th June Bingo, on 11^th June Sponsored Walk around Memorial Park, on 15 June at 8.00pm Quiz Night, Sponsored Leg Wax and Sponsored Haircut.  

Arrey Place Care Home, 90 Arrey Load, Fartown, Huddersfield.  On15 June, all day is a Mufti Day, having a swear box, and paying to eat chocolates, crisps and to smoke.  

Alexandra Care Centre, 46 Alexandra Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.  On 15 June, at 2pm, there will be an auction of Services (ie car wash, ironing, cleaning etc) and a sponsored Haircut.

Birchwood Grange, 172 Preston Hill, Harrow , Middx.  On 15 June in the morning there will be a Coffee and Cake morning.

St Columbus Care Home, 1 Logie St, Lochee.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be Fancy Dress

Westleigh Lodge, Nel Pan Lane , Leigh, Lancashire.  On !5 June at 1.30pm , residents will be having a picnic in the woods.

Birchwood Grove, 64 Sydney Rd , Haywards Heath , West Sussex.  On 26 May, in the morning, they have had their Gnomes kidnapped and held to ransom.  Residents and Relatives will be helping raise funds for their safe return – Lets hope they are successful.

Hillview Care Centre, Crankshaw, St Rawtenstall, Lancashire.  On 15 June at 3.00pm, they will be opening a Wildlife Garden, with afternoon tea available and plants for sale.

Hygrove House, Hygrove Lane, Minsterworth, Glos.  On 15 June at 11.00am, staff will dress as celebrities and play a set of tennis, including strawberry cream tea.

Ashgrove Care Centre, 9 Dudley Wood Rd, Netherton, Dudley.  On 2 June, between 5pm and 7pm , there will be a Quiz and Awareness Raising.

Zobley Hill Care Centre, 54 High St, Wordsley, Stoubridge, West Midlands.  On 10^th June there will be a Fete with a sister home and on 15th June a coffee morning and non uniform day.

Arkle Lodge, Sprents Lane, Overton, Hants.  On 15 June they will be wearing silly outfits for the day.

Lomono Court, Woodside Way, Glenrothes.  Staff will be walking through town centre to raise awareness.

Nightingale Care Centre, 34 Old English Rd, Dugannon, N Ireland.  On 15 June, between 10am and 2pm, staff and friends will be doing a sponsored walk around the park.

Buchanan Court Care Home, Sudbry Hill, Harrow Middx.  Between 10.30am and 11.30am and between 2.00pm and 3.30pm there will be a Raffle and coffee morning, and Cream Tea in the afternoon and a collection.

Hungerford Care Home, Wantage Rd , Hungerford, New Town, Berkshire.  On 15 June, at 3.00pm , there will be a Cream Tea in the garden.

County Homes, 40 New Mey Rd, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be a Competition to identify how many pasta shells in the Bottle.

Hamewith Lodge, 1 Marchborn Drive, Northfield, Aberdeen. 15 June. All Day. Dress as you please. Guess the sweets in the jar and Baby photo competition.

Millfield Care Home, Cedar Pk Drive, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.  On 15 June, in the afternoon, there will be a WheelChair Push around the streets, with staff dressed up.

Sampford Care Home, 27 Shurnford Bath Rd, Melksham, Wiltshire.  On 15 June, at 2.00 pm, there will be a Garden Party.

Leighton Court Nursing Home, 112 Manor Rd, Liscard, Wallasey.  On 15 June, between 9.00am and 3.00pm, there will be a Non uniform day, and a Competition to identify how may sweets in the jar.

Brindley Court, Station St, Longport, Stoke on Trent.  On 13 and 15 June, there will be a Sponsored Walk and Raffle, a Denim Day and Competition to identify how many sweets in the jar.

Plas Cum Carw Care Home, Oakwood Lane, Port Talbot.  On 15 June, there will be a coffee morning.

Kilburn Care Centre, Dale Park Avenue, Kilburn, Derbyshire.  On 15 June at 10.00am, the Male staff have volunteered to  have their body parts waxed .

Hornegarth House, 204 Walsall Rd, Great Wyrley, Staffs.  On 15 June, at 2.00pm, there will be a BBQ, Bouncy Castle and Carnival Games.

Ravenstone Care Home, 7 St Andrews Rd, Droitwich, Worcs.  On 15 June, at 11.00am , there will be a Coffee Morning and a Book Sale .

Cedar Court Centre, 27-29 Long Street, Wigston, Leicester.  On 17 June, at 12.30pm, there will be a Lunchtime BBQ.

Windsor Court Care Centre, Bartholomew Ave, Goole, East Yorkshire.  On 15 June, at 10.30am, there will be a Coffee morning with scones and a Raffle.

Bellevue Court, Woodcross St, Wood Cross, Wolverhampton.  On 15 June, all Day, staff will wear Asian Dress and sell Indian Food.  Also a Raffle.

Laureate Court, Wellgate , Rotherham .  On 15 June, at 1.00pm, there will be a Sponsored Fancy Dress and Wheelchair Push.

Glan Yr Adan Care Centre, Bethesda St, Georgetown, Merthy, Tydfil, Mid Glam.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be a Fancy Dress, Quiz and fundraising in the Town Centre.

Aberford Hall, Oakwood Green, Rounday, Leeds.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be a No Uniform Day and Raffle.

Fairfield Manor, Fairfield Rd , Broadstairs, Kent.  On 15 June, at 2.00pm, there will be a BBQ and Entertainment with Live Music.

Carrington Court, 190 Darby Lane, Hindley, NR Wigan.  On 22 May and 15 June there will be a Coffee Morning and Raffle.

Swallownest Care Centre, Chesterfield Rd, Swallownest, Sheffield .  On 14 June, from 10.00am to 3.00pm, there will be a Tombola stall at Shopping Centre.

Rosemary Lodge, 9 Fennel Rd, Antrim are holding a Coffee Morning.

Durban House, Durban St, Blyth Northland.  On 15 June at 11.00am there will be a Bring and Buy Sale and Coffee Morning.

The Orchards Care Centre, 164 Shard End Crescent , Shard End, Birmingham.  On 15 June at 4.00pm there will be a Sponsored Wheelchair Walk.

Whittington Care Centre, 40 Holland Rd , Chesterfield , Derbyshire.  On 15 June there will be a Jumble Sale and Bring and Buy Sale.

Aarondale Care Centre, Sunny Brow Chapel Lane, Coppull.  There will be a Cheese and Wine Party and Raffle.

White Rose Care Centre, White Rose Way, New Tredegar, Gwent.  On 20 June, all day, there will be a Non Uniform Day

St Helens Care Home, 6 Manor Rd, Bishop Aukland, Co Durham.  On 15, 16 and 17 June: War Time Street Party on 15 June at 2.00pm; 16 June a Bed Push Around Castletown; on 17 June, 10.am, Car Boot Sale. Joining together with Northview Lodge Home as well.

Ladyfield Nursing Home, Peck Mill View, Kiveton Pk, Sheffield.  On 15 June at 2.00pm there will be a Sponsored Wheelchair Push and Fancy Dress.

Four  Seasons Care Home, Breigatmat Ford Lane, Breightmat, Bolton.  On 15 June, between 11.00am and 3.00pm, there will be a Car Wash and Training for Staff throughout the week.

Tower Bridge Care Centre, 1 Tower Bridge Rd, London.  On 15 June at 10.30am there will be a Coffee Morning.

The Willows Care Centre, 14 The Lant, Shepshed.  On 15 June, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm, there will be Cream Tea on the lawn.

The Abbeys, High Street, Rotherham – on 15 June will be holding a coffee afternoon starting at 3.00pm , which includes a raffle.

Acres Nook, 1 Boathorse Road , Kidsgrove – holding a week of events commencing on 12 June, including coffee mornings, fancy dress, bingo and car washing among many others.

Annfield House, 58 Annfield Gardens , Stirling – on 15 June holding a wine tasting and discussion group from 7.30pm .

Ash Grange Care Centre, 80 Valley Rd , Bloxwich, Walsall – on 15 June will be holding a World Cup party starting at 2pm , incorporating a buffet and entertainment.

Burges House Care Centre, 77-85 Newport Road , Cardiff – on 15 June will be holding a pub quiz and raffle starting at 6.30pm .

Cathedral View, 19 Wookey Hole Road , Wells – on 15 June will be holding a non uniform day for staff and a raffle from 8am onwards.

Cranford Care Centre, 83-101 Cranford Road , Mannofield, Aberdeen – on 15 June from 1.30pm will be holding an afternoon tea party.

Diamond House, Bennett Street , Downham Market, Norfolk – on 15 June will be holding a patriotic day with everyone dressing in red, white and blue colours.

Hillside Care Home, Ardenham Lane , Bicester Road , Aylesbury – on 15 June will be holding a raffle from 2.30pm .

Wymeswold Court , London Lane, Wymeswold – on 15 June will be holding a coffee morning and cake stall from 10.00am .

39 Duchy Road , Harrogate – on 15 June will be holding an open day between 2 and 4pm .

Bebington Care Home, 165 Heath Road , Higher Bebington, Wirral – on 15 June will be holding an attic sale and coffee afternoon from 2pm .

Marlboroug Court , 7 Copperfied Road , Thanesmead – on 30 July will be holding a garden party from 2pm .

The Retreat Care Home, 62 Drumilly Road , Armagh – on 15 June will be holding a raffle.

St Raphaels, 32 Orchard Road , Bromley – on 24 June will be holding a summer fayre from 2-4.30pm .

Balvaird Care Home, 2 West Abercromy street , Helensburgh – on 15 June between 10am and 12pm – staff will be dressing as 1930’s style sweets, and holding a coffee morning.

Downshaw Lodge Care Centre, Downshaw Road , Ashton-under-lyne – on 17 June will be holding a sponsored walk and pyjama day from 2pm onwards.

Ferndale Court Nursing Home, St Michaels Road , Ditton, Wodnes – on 18 August will be holding a tea dance from 2pm onwards.

Linlithgen Care Home, 45 St Ninians Road , Linlithgen – on 15 June will be holding a coffee morning from 10.30am .

Lornebane Care Centre, 3 Lorne Street , Hamilton , Lanarkshire – on 15 June will be holding a mufti day, car wash and sponge toss from 9am until 4pm .

Merlin Court Care Home, Hyde Lane , Marlborough – on 15 June will be holding an afternoon tea and sherry and a bring and buy sale.

Murley House, 33 Wyvern Road , Trull, Taunton – on 17 June will be holding a sixties themed day and open afternoon with local celebrities and a raffle.

Overdene House, John Street , Winsford – on 15 June will be holding a coffee afternoon with swear box and collection tins from 2-4om.

Redmill Care Centre, Lady Court, East Whitburn – on 15 June will be holding a coffee morning from 11am .

Red Rose Care Home, Garden City, Ebbw Vale – on 15 June will be holding a bingo night and buffet between 5 and 7pm .

Quarry Hall Care Centre – on 15 June will be taking residents into Cardiff town centre where they will fundraise for AEA.

The Montague Care Home, 15 Church St, Portstaint, Co Lononderry. 15 June, All Day - Non Uniform Day for staff.

Balfarg Care Centre, Kilmichael Rd, Glenrathes, Fife , Scotland. 15 June - Fancy dress, Novelty Stall, Strawberries and Cream and a Raffle.

Park Lane Care Home, Park Lane, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent. 18 June, 12.00 - Sponsored Walk in Fancy Dress.

Greenhaw Lodge Care, 42 Racehorse Rd, Londonderry. 13 and 15 June. !5 June launching a balloon to see how far it goes. Big Brother - 7 Carers being locked in a room with no phones and see how long they last.

Forthbank Care Centre, Drip Rd, Stirling. 15 June, All Day. No uniforms and most silly hair style competition.

Bramblewood Care Home, 201 Gransha Rd, Bognor. 15 June. Raffle and competition to draw a Teddy Bear.

Chaseview Care Centre, Water St, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffs. 15 June. 2.00pm-4.00pm. Flower Demonstration and Auction with Tea.

Ravenscroft Nursing Home, Trowbridge, Wiltshire - 15 June - Coffee Morning, 23 June - musical event, 27 July - Realising Balloons.

Aspen Court Care, 17-21 Dod st, Popular - 30 June - Member of staff dressing up as an elderly person for the day and see how she is treated.

Wansbeck Care Centre, Church avenue, West Sleekburn, Choppington. - 15 June , 2pm - Sponsored Leg Wax.

Craegmoor Homes
Oaks Care Centre, 904 Sidcup Rd, New Eltam.  On 15 June, at 2.00pm, there will be a Coffee Afternoon.

Craegmoor Healthcare, South West Division, will be holding 12 Coffee Mornings around their 12 homes in the South West.

Hospitals and Health

Ward A6, Rotherham General Hospital, Moorgate Rd, Rotherham, South Yorks. 15 June. All Day. Information stall in main entrance.

Irene Bannerman, Older Person's Co-ordinator, Drumchapel Health Centre, 80/90 Kinfaund Drive, Glasgow, is having a stall for the day with information on Elder Abuse.  

Annie Blackwell, Washington Suite, Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing, West Sussex.  On 15 June, between 10am and 4pm, there will be a stand in the main entrance of the Hospital to raise public awareness.

South Sutton PCT NHS, Burlington House, Brosby Rd North , Waterloo , Liverpool.  On 15 June there will be an Information and Awareness stall in the community with a prize draw donated by some of the local shops.

St Helen’s and Knowsley NHS Hospitals, St Helen’s Hospital, 3^rd Floor Eccleston Centre.  On 15 June, all Day, there will be an Information Day with stands and Quiz also at Whiston Hospital.

Simon Willams, Named Nurse for Vulnerable Adult Protection from Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust with a colleague will be speaking about abuse and WEAAD at the Wales Showcase Conference on 15 and 16 June. They will be wearing AEA Tshirts.

Basildon and Thurrock Universities Hospital, Basildon Hospital, Vethrmayne, Basildon Essex. 15 June. All Day. They will have a stand in their main reception to raise awareness, non uniform day and wearing purple ribbons.

St Pancras Hospital  will have an information stand in their staff canteen and a collection on the day, from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Pontypridd & Rhondda NHS Trust, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant – on 15 June will be hosting information stands from 12.00 to 3.30pm, in conjunction with the Local Authority, Local Health board and Police Protection unit.

Others:

Accord Care and Support are holding their events at Millennium Forge in Tipton and Moxley Court in Darlaston, both Housing with Care Schemes; and Cartlidge House a Residential Home in Oakengates, Telford . Events will run throughout the day and will include guest speakers from the West Midlands Police Action on Adult Protection team who will be attending Millennium Forge and a guest speaker from The Telford and Wrekin Borough Senior Protection team to raise awareness of Elder Abuse.

Fundraising events are being held with all proceeds being donated to the “Action on Abuse” charity.

Care and Support will also launch a portable version of their Adult Protection Procedure. The user friendly leaflet will be distributed to all staff during the day.

Ashram is holding their event at Ghulab Ashram a spacious, purpose-built Housing with Care project, situated in a quiet residential street in Hall Green, Birmingham . The house has been specifically adapted for older people, with cultural needs, associated communication (language) barriers and care and support needs.

The day will commence with an opening address by Peter Hay the Director for Older Adult Services at Birmingham City Council and will be followed by a presentation featuring real life experiences of BME elders with an Indian and Chinese perspective. This will be followed by a play about elder abuse performed by service users and staff to highlight the differing forms of elder abuse.

  Jean Tompkins, Head of Care and Support at Ashram said “Tackling Elder Abuse needs to be high on all our agendas, recognition that it occurs at an alarming level is the first step to combating this social problem”

Supporting Care Ltd, 10 Bakers Wood, Bakers Row, Farringdon, London. 15-20 June. Coffee mornings, Raffle, 24hr Famine, World Cup Sweepstake.

Home Service Complete Care, 20 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent. 11 June. 5pm. American Supper. Bring your own food and drink.

Abode Housing Association, 2a Wesley Court, Carrickfergus. 15 June. 10.30-12pm. Coffee/Tea morning. Letter signing for Local MP. Local press have been invited.

Focus Futures, The Briarwood, Briarwood Close, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. 15 June. 9.00am-4.00pm. Tea and scone day with Raffle and guess the Teddy Bear name and more.

Axiom Housing Assoc, Axiom House, Maskew Av, Peterborough. 15 June. All Day. Strawberry Teas, BBQ and Quiz. 10 Schemes will be involved in this.

Sanctuary Housing Association, 8 Chester Court, Chester Rd, Boothtown, Halifax.  On 15 June, between 10.00am and 12pm, are having a Coffee Morning

Hollies, Reading Rd, Burghfield Common, Reading.  On 25 June, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm, there will be Face Painting, a Raffle, a Tombola, Staff Races and Cream Teas.

Holbeche House, Wolverhampton Rd, Wallheath, Kineswinford, West Midlands.  On 10 June, at 2.00pm, there will be a Garden Fete.

Cairne Lodge, Forfar Rd, Arbroath, Angus.  On 15 June there will be a Fun Day with non uniform for staff, stalls and a car wash.

Wainfleet Care Centre, Rumbold Lane, Wainfleet, Skegness, Lincs.  On 15 June, between 9.00am and 5.00pm, there will be a Wild West Day with Raffle and tombola.

Church View Care Centre, 13 St Martins, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan.  On 26^th June, all Day, there will be 'Goodnight Sweetheart' with staff in Pyjamas, Raffles and fun day.

Elvy Court Nursing Home, 200 London Rd, Sittingbourne, Kent.  On 15 June, at 2.00pm, there will be a Coffee Morning and Games .

The Willows Care Nursing Home, On 15 June, all Day, there will be a Coffee and Cake Morning, with a Sponsored Mountain Walk on 23 May.

Woodview Care Centre, 127 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln.  On 24 June, between 10.00am and 2.00pm, there will be a Car Wash; on 22 July, between 10.00am and 4.00pm, there will be a Summer Fete.

Pavilion Housing Assoc, Place Court, Pool Rd, Aldershot , Hants.  On 15 June, between 3.00pm and 8.00pm, there will be a BBQ, and a Staff Obstacle Course with music and dance.

Housing 21 – Longwood House, Love Lane, Cerencester, Glosc.  On 14 October at 8.00pm there will be a Charity Gig with local musicians and a Raffle.

Lambeth Council, Meadow Mews, 2 Coney Way , London – on 23 June will be holding a barbecue between 2 and 6pm .

Rooftop Housing Group, Ferry View Sheltered Scheme, Merstow Green, Evesham – on 15 June will be holding a cream tea afternoon between 2 and 4pm . The event will be opened by the Mayor, and include speakers and lots of available information.

Torrance Lodge Nursing Home, Riccarton Road , Kilmarnock – on 15 June will be holding a coffee afternoon and on 16 June Martin Kuhn will be running a 10km fun run.

Victim Support Scotland
8 June 2006.  Conference attended by Staff & Volunteers from all over Scotland and part of the time is allocated to workshops, two of which will be on the topic of Elder Abuse.  Grainger Falconer 0131 662 5426. gfalconer@victimsupportsco.demon.co.uk

Peabody Trust's Darwin Court Community Resource Centre, 1 Crail Row, London SE17 (Tel: 020 7021 4670) are holding an event on Thurs 15th June to commemorate and to highlight Awareness on Elder Abuse Day. The day will include a talk from the Co-ordinator of Southwark's Protection of Vulnerable Adults Team, and the ERoSH Director of Policy, on "What is Abuse and How to Report It" and talks on personal safety aswell as related organisations offering information and advice stalls on issues around  Elder Abuse. Lunch from 1 -2pm for £1 only.

The Court Care Home, 1a Queens Avenue , Ballymoney – on 15 June will be holding a bring and buy sale from 10am until 12pm .

Cowdray Club care Centre, 1-5 Fonthill Road , Aberdeen – on 15 June will be holding an open afternoon including a name the baby competition and bake sale, between 2-5pm .

Simplycare Ltd, Nightingale House, St Hilda’s Business Centre, Whitby – on 15 June will be holding a coffee morning from 10am until 3pm .  

Woodlands Ridge Nursing, 191 Woodlands Rd, Woodlands, Southampton - 1 July, 2.00pm - Fete with stalls and bouncy castle.

PAVA:
is organising a free half day briefing on bogus callers and rogue traders. This event is open to anyone but maybe of particular interest to members of the public, staff from banks, building societies, care services, and statutory organisations.  This event is being organised on behalf of Kent and Medway Adult Protection Committee by Kent Adult Social Services in conjunction with Kent Police and Trading Standards.  It will be held on Thursday 15^th June from 1.30 to 4.30pm in the arena at the ARK in Dover.  Click here for more information.

See also our conferences page for details of their special conference in Brighton.

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