Action on Elder AbuseAction on Elder Abuse Helpline

What does it do?Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is a specialist organisation that operates across the four nations of the United Kingdom. It also provides support within Ireland. Unlike other 'older people's organisations' we focus exclusively on the issue of elder abuse, not as one issue among many, but as a single focus to our work. For this reason we have extensive expertise that is not available from any other charity or agency.

Who it is for: Older people and their carers
Where it is available: National service (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales).
What it costs: The service is free of charge
How to access or apply for it: Telephone the Helpline
Classification(s): Casework, advocacy & support, Information & options appraisal, Information, Signposting / gateway service, Emotional support
Info last updated: 04/04/2011.

About the service provider:
Contact info:	Action on Elder Abuse: PO Box, Steatham, London, SW16 9BY. (view on map) Telephone: 080 8808 8141 Fax: 020 8696 9328 Visit their website Contact the provider
Parent organisation:	Action on Elder Abuse
Who are they?	Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. We were the first charity to address these problems and are the only charity in the UK and in Ireland working exclusively on the issue today.