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700 BARRED FROM ADULT CARE WORK

More than 700 people have been barred from working with vulnerable adults.

The Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme has set up a register of workers accused of abusing or neglecting mentally ill other adults.

Help the Aged said the statistics were a "wake up call" to the government.

The Department of Health said the referrals made during a 12 month period were around 200 a month. Cases involving alleged violene or sexual abuse were prioritised.

The Care Services Minster said "Dignity for life is our ambition and part of this is ensuring that our older people who have worked a lifetime and deserve a little peace of mind in their retirement, are not exposed to abusers."

A study by King's College London found that the top 3 reasons for referral were:-

  • neglect
  • physical abuse
  • financial abuse


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