Combating abuse of the elderly

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WARRINGTON Borough Council is to show its commitment to combating abuse and neglect of the elderly on Friday, June 13 to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
An information stall is to be set up at the Sainsbury store on Church Street between 10am-2pm to raise awareness of how to recognise and report
abuse and where to get advice.
Cllr Pat Wright, the council’s lead member for health, wellbeing and adult services, said: “Warrington Borough Council is committed to combating abuse and neglect. We want to ensure all vulnerable residents of Warrington are able to live safely, free from the fear of
abuse, neglect or victimisation. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity for us to raise the profile of this important issue and let people know that help is at hand if needed.”
The council’s Safeguarding Adults Board works to raise awareness of abuse and how to prevent and report it.
Anyone who wants to speak to someone in confidence or is worried about an
elderly family member of friend can contact the access social care team on 01925 444239 Mon-Fri 8.30-5pm, out of hours 444400 or the police on 101, out of hours 01925 652222.


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