Recognising signs of abuse is crucial for timely intervention and support. It is important that practitioners and the public are enabled to identify abuse. 

HIQA’s Chief Inspector undertook a review of academic and other literature to identify indicators of abuse. These indicators have been collated and grouped into eight types of abuse, which are presented in a booklet and on a poster summarising the indicators or types of abuse. These resources are available to download and can be used for display in health and social care services.