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Physical
Causing physical harm either deliberately or through rough, careless or thoughtless behaviour. This includes:
- hitting, slapping, pushing, burning
- being lifted or moved roughly or carelessly
- not being given the right medication or being given too much medication or being given medication that you don't want.
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Emotional abuse or bullying
Being humiliated or put down or made to feel anxious, frightened or intimidated. For example, being called stupid or made to feel worthless or useless.
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Financial abuse or theft
This doesn’t just include items of value being stolen from you. It could include someone:
- putting pressure on you to give them or lend them money
- using your money in a way that you don’t want
- using your money or possessions in a way you’re not happy with or isn't in your best interest. For example, not paying your bills or taking or borrowing items without returning or replacing them.
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Neglect
This means not being given the things that you need to feel safe and comfortable or not getting the care or treatment you need, such as:
- food and drink
- warmth and clothing
- care or help to wash, bathe or change clothing or bedding
- aids or equipment (continence, walking, hearing, glasses, teeth)
- medical and dental care
- prescribed tablets or medication.
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Sexual abuse
This includes all unwanted sexual acts or being made to do something that you don’t want to, didn’t or couldn’t agree to. Sexual abuse doesn’t have to be physical, for example it could include:
- jokes or comments
- being made to watch, look at or listen to something that makes you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.
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Discriminatory abuse
This could include being treated less well because:
- you have a disability or illness
- you are an older person
- of where you come from
- of your religion
- your sex or
- how you choose to live your life.
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