Negligence in Care Home

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

It is both a sensitive and delicate issue that is often avoided out of fear or lack of education of the subject.

Who does the abuse or negligence effect?

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

2. The victims relatives

3. Residents in the care home if the issue is not dealt with.

How to spot abuse or negligence

Abuse and negligence are different but both have similar warning signs.

1. Sudden behaviour changes of the person in care.

2. Physical signs of injury like, bruises, cuts, burns, fractures or breakages.

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

4. Lack of food or water

Those are a few of the warning signs you should look for.

What to do if you suspect negligence is taking place

Whether you are a relative, concerned friend or a care home worker. Your biggest problem will probably be the 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.