Domestic Abuse in Later Life: Event for Professionals Working in Wiltshire

Schedule

Mon Jun 15 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Neeld Community & Arts Centre | Chippenham, EN

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Recognising and responding to domestic abuse in later life: a FREE event for professionals who work with adults aged 60+ in Wiltshire.
About this Event

Domestic Abuse in Later Life: A FREE Event for Professionals Working in Wiltshire

Do you work with adults aged 60+ in Wiltshire?

Are you interested in learning more about domestic abuse and how to support those affected?

Join us this Elder Abuse Day for an insightful partnership day focused on domestic abuse affecting adults aged 60+, hosted by Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner, with support from the Wiltshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Board.

The day will be a mixture of talks, workshops and discussions and is designed for Wiltshire professionals eager to learn, share, and make a difference. Connect with others, gain practical knowledge, and help support those affected by domestic abuse.

  • Challenge myths about abuse in later life
  • Recognise the signs that are too often missed
  • Build confidence in asking the right questions
  • Understand risk in the context of ageing, care, and long-term relationships
  • Learn practical strategies you can use immediately
  • Networking opportunities

When? Monday 15th June 2026, approx. 9am-4pm, networking lunch included

Where? Neeld Hall, Chippenham (pay & display parking and public transport links nearby)

Tickets are free and must be booked through this Eventbrite page.

Contact email address: [email protected]

Important notes:

  • The agenda may be subject to change.
  • A choice of workshop topics will be emailed out to attendees closer to the time, asking for your preferences. We will do our best to accommodate everyone, however in some cases it may not be possible to allocate you to your first choice workshop.
  • In the case of oversubscription to this event, we may have to limit the number of attendees from each organisation to ensure equity.

Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival and registration
πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kerry Hearsey MBE (CEO, Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire)
Break
πŸ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Supporting older victims and older perpetrators of domestic abuse (FearFree)
πŸ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Workshop session
πŸ•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE (CEO, Refuge)
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Learning from lived experience
πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Break
πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Ask the experts: interactive Q&A panel session
πŸ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Wrap up and close
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Where is it happening?

Neeld Community & Arts Centre, 4 Borough Parade, Chippenham, United Kingdom

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