Negligence in Care Home

One of the growing sad occurrences is care home abuse and negligence.

This is a very sensitive issue that needs delicate attention. Unfortunately it is often overlooked through fear or lack of knowledge.

Who's is effected by the abuse or neglect?

1. The victim, elderly, disabled, vulnerable placed in care.

2. The relatives of the victim

3. Other residents of the care home if the issue is not resolved.

Spotting abuse or negligence

Although abuse and negligence can be defined as different things, they both have the same warning signs.

1. Sudden behaviour changes of the person in care.

2. Physical injuries such as, cuts, bruises, black eyes, broken bones etc...

3. Care home staff refusing to leave you alone with the patient.

4. Food and water deprivation

Above are brief warning signs that you need to be looking for.

What to do if you suspect negligence or abuse?

Whether you are a victim, a relative, a friend or even someone who works in a nursing or care home. Your biggest problem will be fear of getting it wrong.

The problem is though, what if you are right? It is our job to protect the vulnerable.

It maybe that the victim has had a fall, is this negligence? Well one thing that should be happening is to have measures in place to prevent such falls!

The nursing home or care home will have a system that deals with enquiries. If you do not feel you can contact them, then there are independent specialists that will deal with this delicate issue for you.