What are we doing Northern Ireland

Welcome to Action on Elder Abuse Northern Ireland

The Adult Safeguarding Charity

Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) Northern Ireland is a specialist charity working to protect older people from all forms of abuse and neglect. We support those experiencing (or at risk of) abuse, as well as raising awareness and advocating for effective prevention.

We're part of the organisation Action on Elder Abuse, who work across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We were the first charity to address elder abuse and remain the only charity in the United Kingdom working exclusively on the issue today.

We have the expertise to support victims, their families, and those who care for them.

Call our Northern Ireland Helpline for confidential advice and support 080 8808 8141

Latest news:

Now Recruiting Helpline Volunteers

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Friday 15th June 2018

Campaigning in Northern Ireland

We are campaigning for the best possible protection for all older people.Read more

Latest

Action on Elder Abuse Scotland national conference (in association with SACRO)

Book your place at the 2018 Action on Elder Abuse Scotland national conference (in association with SACRO). Monday 3rd September in Glasgow.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Bake Sale- Cambridge Discharge Planning Team

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY Bake Sale- Cambridge Discharge Planning Team

The 15th June 2018 is WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

On this day each year, in each nation of the UK, people come together to send out a clear message…The abuse of older people will not be tolerated. The aim of the awareness day is to say as a collective that we want an end to the assault, neglect, abuse and intimidation of our older generation. The message resonates right around the world and does make a difference!

In the UK we have care providers, health providers, council

I Promise

I Promise is our campaign for organisations or individuals to make a commitment to protect older people from abuse

Financial Abuse

Financial Abuse/harm is another name for stealing or defrauding someone of goods and/or property. It is always a crime but is not always prosecuted. Sometimes the issue is straightforward,, but at other times it is more difficult to address.

Helpline

Our helpline operates in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is supported by staff and volunteers who live in those nations. It operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Breaking news

If you want the latest stories, the most up to date news release, all of it hot off the press, then this is where you need to look. We regularly update this section with what we think matters..

Support services

Find out about how we support people in danger of abuse, and also support practitioners who are working to help.

Why does it happen?

An understanding of why elder abuse happens

Helpline in England

Details of advice and support available to people experiencing abuse or concerned about the abuse of an older person in England.

Is there a definition for a vulnerable adult?

Psychological Abuse

Psychological abuse is one of the most common type of abuse reported to the AEA helpline. It invariably involves identifying something that matters to an older person and then threatening to endanger it unless the older person complies with demands.

If I report abuse to Adult Safeguarding or Adult Protection, what should they do?

Who we are

Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is a specialist organisation with a growing number of staff and members in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.