The staggering volume of calls to 24-hour service The Silver Line reveals how a helpless army of the elderly has been suffering in silence. Now celebrity campaigner Esther Rantzen is demanding the shocking statistics act as a "wake-up call".
The veteran TV host, who set up the free and confidential line, has been stunned at the numbers phoning in, with roughly one pensioner every three minutes seeking someone to speak to.
Esther, 73, said: "This has to be a wake-up call because this is, and will continue to be, a huge ongoing issue. "I have unearthed a huge problem.
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/retirement/478400/100-000-pensioners-flood-Esther-Rantzen-s-helpline-for-the-elderly
Childline has been accused of filtering out children making sexual abuse complaints against well known people. If that happens the children are ignored.
Those telephoning Silver Line for a chat had better take care. This phone-line could have been set up to gain access to vulnerable and solitary elderly people who might then have social workers knocking on their door, especially if they are living in their own home. Local authorities can always arrange a diagnosis of dementia and then ship an old person off to a care home. The house will be sold off to pay for their care.
No comments:
Post a Comment