What about people who are elderly? Do disabled people experience or perpetrate domestic abuse?

Both people who are elderly and disabled experience Domestic Abuse. In some cases a disabled person can perpetrate Domestic Abuse.

It can be hard for people whose abilities are restricted to ask for help. It can be especially difficult for the victim to seek help if the abuser seems either vulnerable or very caring to others. Professionals have seen many cases before and will believe you.

If you have contact with carers or medical staff on a regular basis, procedures are in place to help them deal with disclosures confidentially and practically.

If you have access to the phone you can call any of the numbers on the directory.