Key points
• A national database of referrals of suspected elder abuse and neglect can provide valuable insights into elder abuse patterns and reporting and assess progress being made.
• Such prospectively collected data is informing policy development and awareness campaigns, specifically a media campaign focused on financial abuse is being developed along with a community awareness DVD.
• A significant number of cases are found to be inconclusive but appear to indicate concerns over vulnerability which prompt health and social care interventions.
Acknowledgements.
Sincere thanks to the Senior Case Workers and Dedicated
Officers for their invaluable contribution in compiling this work.