title: Keep older people safe.
abstract: It is estimated that more than half a million older people experience some form of abuse. A whole-profession response is needed to protect vulnerable people and stop the perpetrators.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, England.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sturdy
authors.forename: Hazel
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Heath
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001364:Awareness; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom