P652 CJEFAX 2 652 Fri 07 Mar 21:26/06 ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE HEARS DESPAI 1/3 The pilot Eldjt Abuse Response Line has revealed much about who abusers are and where abuse is likely to happen. A new report on the helpline shows it has raised awareness about elder abuse and provided a confidential source of advice and emotional support. The pilot line run bz Action on Elder Abuse has been open since October 1995 in four arias - Hampshire, Rochdale, Camden and Lewisham. The charity needs funds to launch a national confidential freephone numbjt. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Volunteers TV/R dig Vew; Head Main MenuP652 CJEFAX 2 652 Fri 07 Mar 21:14/07 ] ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE HEARS DESPAI 2/3 During its pilot year in four areas the Elder Abuse Helpline received 550 calls, almost 60% about specific abuse. Anothjt 40% were seeking information about ildjt abuse and 80% of callers were women. 16.5% of callers were older people see ing help with abuse they were expjtiincink themselves while 40% had witnessed an abusive situation. Relatives wire most often said to bj the abusjt (41% of cases*, followed bz paid workers, friends and neighbours. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Volunteers TV/Radio News Head Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Fri 07 Mar 21:13/22 ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE HEARS DESPAI 3/3 A report on the Elder Abuse Helpline has recommended that the line should be extended to a national service. The Family Policy Studies Cjntri assessed the impact of the helpline in the pilot areas and the implications of going national. Action on Elder Abuse is committed to djvjlopink a national freephone sjtvice and is seeking funding to do this. Contact Action on Eldjt Abuse, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London S+16 4ER; til: 0181-679 2648. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Volunteers TV/Radio News Head Main Menu