A vulnerable adults act is long overdue

Article Abstract:

Linda Nazarko talks about the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) legislation of April 2004 that covers staff working in care homes and domiciliary care agencies, where employees must report abusers and check all staff against a POVA register if they are working with vulnerable adults. According to her, most abuse and neglect takes place in a person's own home, which may be physical assault, threatening behavior, neglect, sexual assault or financial abuse.

Crimes against, Practice, Nursing

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"In 21st century Britain 1.8 million pensioners live in poverty"

Article Abstract:

Ninety-three year old Margaret Williams who has an income of pound sterling 84.25 a week, does not have enough money for food after paying her bills as the rise in costs is very high .The government has laid down many benefits but they are difficult to understand at that age and are cumbersome. Some simple solutions are suggested to increase the pension and give automatic benefits to eligible people.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds

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Meeting the healthcare needs of older homeless people

Article Abstract:

Older homeless people live on the margins of society and are a disenfranchised group who has both diverse and complex needs. They experience a broad range of problems that can be biological, psychological, social, environmental and economic in nature and it is imperative for social workers and healthcare professionals to work collaboratively to meet their diverse range of needs.

Public affairs, Health aspects, Social aspects, Management, Company business management, Homeless persons

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