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CAPITA TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN CHINA’S HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT
Capita Healthcare Decisions, in partnership with China’s National Health and Development Research Centre (CNHDRC) and the International Decision Support Initiative (iDSI), has won funding from the UK government to support healthcare development in China.
The Prosperity Fund, a cross- government initiative managed by
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OLDER PEOPLE AT RISK OF FINANCIAL ABUSE, SAY AGE UK
Tens of thousands of older people are at risk of financial abuse, with those with dementia or reduced cognitive function the most vulnerable, according to Age UK.
The warning comes as the latest figures show that at least 130,000 older people have suffered some form of financial abuse from someone known to them since turning 65.
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), is a £1.3 billion fund to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in eligible partner countries over the next five years.
In China the project has six objectives consistent with the Fund’s global goal of promoting reform and growth – including a focus on healthcare.
The strategic partnership between Capita, CNHDRC and the iDSI (which is led by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) International), will enable extensive
Women are twice as likely as men to be victims of financial abuse in later life, with the majority being women aged 80 to 89 and living on their own, single or widowed.
The charity is warning that financial abuse can have a serious impact on older people, both financially and emotionally, and loss of even a small amount can be catastrophic, especially for those on low incomes.
Abuse of this kind is also closely linked to negative health outcomes and a decline in mental health and resilience.
With around 300,000 older people dependent on others for help with financial transactions Age UK are urging organisations to improve protocols and staff training to recognise the tell-tale signs of financial abuse and to assist older customers.
The charity says all professionals coming into contact with older people, across all sectors, need to be given the training, guidance and support required to recognise and take action if financial abuse is suspected.
The charity is also trying to raise awareness that family members can often be the perpetrators.
Scams committed by people unrelated to the victim are also an increasing problem. In addition to better staff
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skill sharing and strategic guidance, allowing Chinese healthcare to achieve benefits and improvements in a number of areas.
Dr Charles Young, Chief Medical Officer at Capita Healthcare Decisions, said: “Our relationship with iDSI and CNHDRC is extremely exciting, both strategically and in a practical way. Working closely with these partners enables us to functionalise high level strategic guidance, and so enable healthcare providers to directly improve health outcomes globally.”
training, Age UK is calling on banks to improve their detection systems and change their approach to liability.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said: “An ageing population brings many positives but also challenges, such as the steep rise in the numbers of older people with dementia and other cognitive problems - which we know are a major risk factor for financial abuse.
“That’s why it is so important that we develop practical tools for organisations, not just in the financial sector but in health and care too, to help staff who engage with older people to be alert to cognitive decline, the consequent risks of financial exploitation and abuse, and how best to prevent and tackle them.
“In addition, the fact that the overwhelming majority of families want only the best for their older relatives should not blind the authorities to the sad reality, which is that financial abuse does sometimes happen in families, just as we know other forms of abuse do too.”
Age UK offers a free advice service for older people who are affected by any of these issues. People can call Age UK Advice free of charge on 0800 169 6565, visit
www.ageuk.org.uk.
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