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==Abuse or Neglect of a Resident by a Friend or Relative==

Staff, volunteers, or a resident’s loved one may have concerns about abuse or neglect of a resident by someone other than care facility staff; for example a friend or relative who visits or takes the resident away on outings. In that case, the concerned person can report the suspected abuse or neglect directly to a designated agency.

If the concern is about a person receiving care being unable to manage their financial or legal affairs, or that someone else is mismanaging their financial affairs, you can report it to the [https://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/services-to-adults/pages/assessment-and-investigation-services.aspx Public Guardian and Trustee.]


{{REVIEWED | reviewer = Seniors First BC, February 2024}}
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