Care Home Negligence

Unfortunately care home abuse and negligence is a growing concern.

It is both a sensitive and delicate issue that is often avoided out of fear or lack of education of the subject.

Who does the abuse or negligence effect?

1. The victim, elderly, disabled, vulnerable placed in care.

2. Relatives of the victim.

3. Residents in the care home if the issue is not dealt with.

How to spot abuse or negligence

Abuse and negligence are different but both have similar warning signs.

1. Sudden changes in the behaviour of the person in the care home.

2. Physical signs of personal unjust such as, fractures, broken bones, cuts, bruises, abrasions........

3. Staff at the home refusing to let you see the patient on your own.

4. Lack of food or water

Those are just a few of the warning signs you should look out for.

What to do if you suspect negligence or abuse?

Whether you are a relative, concerned friend or a care home worker. Your biggest problem will probably be the fear of getting it wrong.

What if you are right? It is up to us to protect the vulnerable and elderly.

It could be the case that the victim has fallen over. The care home should be preventing falls.

The nursing home or care home will have a system that deals with enquiries. If you do not feel you can contact them, then there are independent specialists that will deal with this delicate issue for you.