Hourglass Conference 2025: The Safer Ageing Summit

Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people is proud to host this year’s annual conference in Edinburgh.

The abuse of older people is at epidemic levels and urgent action is needed to work towards a society where people can age without fear of abuse, have access to necessary services and are given equal opportunities and recognition.

The Hourglass 2025 Conference is The Safer Ageing Summit—a crucial meeting place for experts, policymakers, and professionals from across the sector to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and drive real change.

Inspiring keynote speakers from leading organisations.

Engaging panel discussions on topics such as economic abuse, social care and more.

Networking opportunities with key stakeholders from across health, social care, safeguarding, advocacy and the third sector.

Exclusive new policy announcements to push for legislative change.

Duncan Craig OBE - CEO of We Are Survivors

Karen Lee and Laura Johnston Brand – Willie’s Law Campaigners

Dame Nicole Jacobs - Domestic Abuse Commissioner

Baroness Helen Newlove - Victim's Commissioner for England and Wales

Carrie Bower - Hourglass Safeguarding Policy & Training Lead

Niharika Noakes - Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance Programme Manager at Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse.

Kaukab Stewart - MSP

More to be announced soon!

Economic abuse: Willies’ Law and LPAs

The sexual abuse of older people

Unique challenges for minoritised victims

The future of social care

Champions for older people

Host or Publisher Hourglass