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Charity welcomes review of how older victims are treated - but urges action

Hourglass has welcomed a new inspection by His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI), which finds that older victims of crim...

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THE NEWSNIGHT INTERVIEW WITH GISÉLE PELICOT

This was not a moment of catharsis but a moment of reckoning. Gisèle spoke not only about what was done to her, but about where shame has be...

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Sexual Abuse in Later Life

Sexual Abuse in Later Life: What Our Latest Data Is Really Telling Us Sexual abuse and sexual violence can happen at any age. But in later life, ...

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NEW PATRON FOR HOURGLASS

Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the abuse, harm, exploitation and neglect of older people, is pleased to announce that Ba...

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WHILE WE WAIT FOR REFORM, OLDER PEOPLE ARE LOSING THEIR HOMES

Christmas is supposed to be about home. Yet for thousands of older people in residential care, that sense of home can feel anything but secure. ...

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GOVERNMENT VAWG STRATEGY

Government VAWG Strategy risks leaving older victim-survivors "unseen" Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity focused on ending the abuse of...

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RACHEL REEVES BUDGET

Today’s Budget places older people in a more precarious position at a time when economic insecurity is already driving rising levels of harm, ex...

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ECONOMIC ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

Economic Abuse Awareness Day: The Hidden Costs Older People Keep Carrying Economic abuse is a pervasive form of harm facing older people. It stri...

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Over 200 professionals gather for Hourglass’ most successful Safer Ageing Summit

Calls grow for stronger action on abuse of older people Over 200 professionals gather for Hourglass’ most successful Safer Ageing Summit ...

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Hidden Heist

Press release: Wednesday - 5th November 2025   Hidden Heist: UK's Older People Have Already Lost Over £53 Million to Abuse &...

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She stole £71,600

When John moved into a care home he trusted his granddaughter with power of attorney but instead of paying for his toiletries and fees she stole &poun...

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Family bullying over inheritance has become rife

  Why family bullying over inheritance has become rife Older people are being manipulated to hand over cash to family members struggling wit...

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