Safeguarding Older People from Domestic Abuse Seminars

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is holding seminar events to help safeguard older people from domestic abuse.

Who is the target audience?  The events are aimed at front-line staff from various organisations including; health & social care, Police, Fire and Rescue, home care workers, GP’s, Age Connect, Age and Care Alliance, RNIB, Intermediaries, Advocacy bodies, etc.

Delegates will be able to develop:
· An understanding of the hidden epidemic of domestic abuse of older people and be able to deal with it more effectively
· Knowledge to be able to identify the signs of abuse and what to do about it
· Knowledge of what support is available to older people
· Ideas of how to raise awareness of domestic abuse with older people
· An understanding of the hidden problem of coercion Ideas of how to implement changes in working practice

3 October 2016 - 1pm – 4.30pm
Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters , Llangunnor, Carmarthen SA31 2PF

5 October 2016 - 1pm – 4.30pm
Glyndŵr University , Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW

6 October 2016 - 9.30am -1pm
Glasdir Rural Development Centre , Llanrwst, Conwy LL26 0DF

11 October 2016 - 9.30am -1pm
Baglan Community Church , Lodge Dr, Baglan, Port Talbot SA12 8UB

17 October 2016 - 1pm - 4:30pm
Brecon Elim Church Centre , Canal Rd, Brecon, Powys LD3 7HL

20 October 2016 - 9.30am-1pm
Thornhill Church Centre , Excalibur Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9GA

NB. Only Teas & Coffees will be provided at the events.
Closing date for bookings: 12 September 2016

To book a free place for these events please complete the booking form:
English - http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/adult_protection/Safeguarding_Seminars.aspx