..., Institutional abuse, Public inquiry Paper type Viewpoint Megan L. Robb is based at the Department of Social and Policy Sciences, University of Bath, Bath, UK. Julie Bailey is based at Cure the NHS, Swansea, UK. J ulie Bailey (CBE) is an activist and writer. Following the death of her mother at Mid Staffordshire...

... failed to implement previous recommendations in relation to institutional abuse. Currently in Wales, there are individuals employed in safeguarding lead roles who have no social care qualification. This apparent “loophole” has not to date been highlighted to date by either of the regulatory bodies within...

.... The fundamental problem lies in society s failure to prioritise and adequately resource the care of older people with dementia and other mental health problems. key words older people s mental health, institutional abuse, Rowan report, Avonside report, safeguarding vulnerable adults, adult protection from...

...Jane Garner This paper considers the doctor's role in unravelling the causes of abuse of older people. The author argues that doctors have a responsibility to understand and address the ageism, ignorance and unthinking which lies is at the root of most institutional abuse. © Emerald Group...