/ 23 March 1999

HOTLINE FOR ELDERLY

A NATIONAL toll-free helpline was launched in Cape Town on Tuesday in an effort to curb abuse and neglect of older people. The Halt Elder Abuse Line (Heal) will be accessible nationally and anyone who want to report or discuss any form of abuse of elderly people. Heal was initially launched as a pilot scheme in the Western Cape last year. The number is 0800-003-081.