Main description:

Self-neglect covers a wide range of behaviours, from neglecting to care for one's personal hygiene and health to one's surroundings; this can include behaviours such as hoarding of objects and/or animals. As presentation of self-neglect cases vary greatly, assessment and support planning should be made on an individualised case by case basis.

Self-neglect describes a Risks and Strengths assessment model which has been developed by practitioners as an aid to frontline workers across all sectors, as well as agencies holding responsibilities in Safeguarding Adults. It aims to support and structure the effective, timely and consistent assessment of risk in relation to key social and healthcare factors of self-neglect both on an individual case level and at a strategic level in contributing to community/locality needs analysis and reporting mechanisms; including annual Safeguarding Adults Board Reports.

Contents:

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter One The Concept of Self-neglect and Multi-agency Considerations

Chapter Two A Model Intervention Framework in Self-neglect Cases

Chapter Three Risks & Strengths Assessment Model

Chapter Four Case Studies

Chapter Five The Care Act (2014) and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult

Chapter Six Community Strength and Resilience

Appendix One The Mental Capacity Act (2005)

Appendix Two The Mental Health Act (1983) - rights, powers and protection

Appendix Three A Simple Guide to Terminology in Safeguarding Adults