A landmark storyline on a major BBC drama, depicting abuse in later life, has been applauded by a Sudbury-based charity, for helping to highlight the issue. Hourglass – the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to tackling abuse of older people – has reported a surge in calls to its 24/7 helpline since the airing of an hour-long special of EastEnders on BBC One on April 18. The episode depicted the story of Yolande Trueman, played by Angela Wynter, who is sexually assaulted by Pastor Clayton, a man whom she had considered a close confidante and friend. The storyline, which is continuing in subseq…
