The healthcare system is one of the most used public services by survivors of intimate partner violence, however the barriers to healthcare access are significantly increased for survivors who are older than 55 and living with disabilities.
The aim of this brief is to increase awareness of the unique needs and experiences of older survivors living with disabilities in accessing and using health services. It offers an intersectional analysis about barriers to access, abuse tactics related to health, experiences with service delivery and health professionals, and how these practices directly and indirectly impact a survivor’s health.