Southwark elderly abuse scandal

Title

Southwark elderly abuse scandal

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:36

Description

Report on the report on Nye Bevan Lodge in Southwark, investigating the allegations of abuse and neglect at the local authority old peoples’ home; the resignation of Elsie Headely(?), head of the social service committee at Southwark; and Tony Ritchie on why he is resigning as deputy council leader. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tony Ritchie

Keywords

London; Reports; Southwark Council; Elderly; Social services; Southwark; Resignation (employee); Criminal investigation; Residential care homes; Elder abuse; Nye Bevan Lodge; Elsie Headely(?); Anne Matthews(?)

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