Hourglass is an organisation that aims to help elderly people with their wellbeing and support them in difficult situations, in particular coercive control. Being a victim of coercive control can include being subjected to psychological and emotional behaviours such as :

• intimidation,
• humiliation
• threats that enforce the perpetrator’s rules on a victim through varying levels of abuse

To help victims of this form of abuse, Hourglass have launched the UK's only 24/7 helpline. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays.

This service has been a great success, but Hourglass still need help raising awareness of the hidden epidemic of elder abuse, whilst continuing to help anyone affected. 

You can access the long guidance from the National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team
‘Coercion and control in financial abuse; learning
from domestic abuse.

You can access videos and webinars on Domestic Abuse and Housing on the Knowledge Bank website.

If you know anyone that is a victim of coercive control email [email protected] for help, support, or advice.

You can contact Hourglass on their main email [email protected] or by calling their helpline 0808 808 814. 

Ripfa now have have additional resources help health and social care practitioners develop their knowledge and skills in working with situations of coercive control.