In this section you can access the Open Your Eyes to Elder Abuse information booklet and card, recent Annual Reports and links to external agencies who provide support to older people. Please click on the relevant link for further information.
HSE Policy and Procedures For Responding to Allegations of Extreme Self-Neglect
HSE Guidelines for Older People in Residential and Day Services making a Will
Best Practice Guidelines to Prevent Elder Abuse for Voluntary, Not for Profit Organisations .
HSE Protocol for the transfer of Elder Abuse Cases Between Local Health Offices
Elder Abuse Booklet September 2011.pdf (size 1.4 MB)
Wallet Size Information Card
Elder Abuse Reports
The HSE publishes a report on Elder Abuse Services each year, outlining the numbers of cases of elder abuse reported to the HSE, a description of the services provided by the HSE to help older people, along with details of service developments.
HSE Elder Abuse Report 2011
HSE Elder Abuse Report 2010 (published 15 june 2011)
HSE Elder Abuse Report 2009
HSE Elder Abuse Report 2008
Last updated on: 21 / 05 / 2012