New data summary: How do we prevent the abuse and neglect of older people in Wales?
We’ve published our latest data summary, that looks at whether safeguarding data can help us better understand and ultimately prevent the abuse and neglect of older people in Wales.
This summary explores what the current data tells us about adults at risk, the types of concerns being raised, and the patterns that may help us identify where preventative work could make the biggest difference.
Can we use data to spot patterns and trends in reports about adults and risk and use it to improve safeguarding?
Read the new data summary here
How do we prevent the abuse and neglect of older people in Wales?
This data summary covers
- what safeguarding data can tell us about adults at risk
- patterns and trends in reports involving older people
- how this information could help prevent abuse and neglect.
Why data summaries matter
Our data summaries help you make informed decisions based on real-life data. They bring together insights from a range of sources to give you a clear picture of what’s happening in social care in Wales.
Data summaries are designed to make complex information accessible and actionable. They highlight patterns, challenges, and opportunities in social care, helping professionals, policymakers, and the public understand the bigger picture.
Explore previous summaries
If you haven’t seen our earlier data summaries, take a look at what we’ve already published:
- How do people feel about social care in Wales?
- Are Wales’ unpaid carers missing out on support?
- Children in Wales at risk of exploitation
- The economic value of adult social care in Wales
You can find all of these on our data summaries page.