Hourglass (Safer Ageing)

The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK. 

Every year in the UK, 1 million older people experience some form of abuse or neglect.

We have nearly 30 years’ experience as Action on Elder Abuse and over that time our work has touched tens of thousands of people, it’s shaped government policy and amplified the issue in national press. That’s why Hourglass is so vital. 

As the UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people, we staff a free 24/7 helpline. It’s an absolute lifeline for older men, women and their families suffering from the five forms of abuse: physical, psychological, financial, sexual or neglect. 

For more information about the work we do, the services we provide and the help we offer, visit www.wearehourglass.org.