Draft Scripts for documentary

By Emma Nugent

Scared AloneWeakFrightenedLostHurtWorried

* Use any words that come to mind to describe how the victim may feel about being attacked* How does it feel to be an old person who could potentially be attacked?

Script 1 Nanna’s Monologue

Q1. When you first discovered that your mother was suffering severe abuse, what was your reaction?

A1. “Anger.. I couldn’t believe it at first, and the fact it was happening from people that… we entrusted with her health.”

Q2. Had you any idea before the events came to light about the goings on in the care home?

A2. “She used to say ‘They’re really nice when you’re here but as soon as you’re gone they’re horrible’… But I thought it had been resolved, I cant forgive my ignorance to the

matter. She was completely ignored and not spoken to when staff were in the room.”

Q3. With the sheer scale of the matter, there was no way you could have known. But did you ever see the effects of the abuse she sustained?

A3. ”I did, staff were commenting on a bruise she had and notices she was bleeding from the pressure sores that needed dressing. Little did I know that even five hours after I had

left the nurse hadn’t put a dressing on.

Q4. After you reported the abuse there were cameras set up in the home to capture events, is that true?

A4. Yes and we discovered it wasn’t just my mother suffering, such mistreatment – but other care workers were also caught on camera repeatedly mocking, taunting and bullying

other patients. I just hope all of these corrupt workers come to justice.

Script 2 Victim’s Daughter

Script 3 Canterbury Care Homes Manager

Q1. Can you confirm you are in fact the manager at Canterbury Care Home?A1. “Of course I am, why else would I be here wasting my time?”

Q2. We’re simply trying to gain a better insight into the goings on in the care home.

A2. “Well I don’t see how this involves me?”Q3. You’re the manager, the care home and its residents are your

responsibility Did you know what was happening in the care home?A3. “I didn’t, I care a lot about the residents and I don’t wish to be undermined

like this”Q4. Then why is it that one of your residents died within weeks of entering

your facility?A4. “I don’t see how that’s relevant – excuse me id like to leave now.”

*Throw down papers, leave room, slam door*

Script 4 Victim’s Son

My mother suffered from Parkinson's disease, she struggled with it for roughly 10 years or so but she was a fighter, she could handle herself, I’ve never had so much

admiration for any one person in my life.

Thats why when I found out she was being abused by the very people I had entrusted with her health my entire life fell apart quite literally.

I went to see her after a week of trying to convict the people that did it… and she was gone - There was no notice, no phone call, nothing.

*pause, breathe, cry, single tear*

They told me it was an overdose on medication, but how could I believe that for even a second? The worst part of it is there was no proof and there wasn't any

justice.

Voiceover

There has been a disturbing rise in the number of reports of possible elderly abuse victims in the UK

112,000 cases were reported in 2013 alone

That is a 4% in the past year

37% of the time it was the social worker perpetrating such malicious acts

We are here to stop this… NOW

To incriminate and uncover the people who are doing this - and we will see affects first hand because you can help

We urge you to help and call this advice line on 0800 169 65 65 - If you suspect an older person is being abused