ELDER ABUSE

Early day motion 114, tabled 15 November 2006 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 89 members.

That this House condemns the abuse of older people as a national shame; supports the Help the Aged campaign, which is being taken forward in partnership with Action on Elder Abuse, to raise awareness of abuse and increase recognition that all should take responsibility for putting a stop to the abuse of older people; believes that older people have the right to live free from fear and harm; urges immediate action to prevent and tackle elder abuse; and calls for improved mechanisms to address elder abuse through more effective regulatory systems and law enforcement, vetting and barring of health and social care workers and increased access to advocacy and support for people affected by elder abuse.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 31, Conservative 8, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.