Self-Neglect
This covers a wide range of behaviour neglecting to care for one’s personal hygiene, health or surroundings and includes behaviour such as hoarding.
WSAB Self Neglect Policy
Below are links to the WSAB Self-Neglect Policy and associated documents.
NEW Self- Neglect Policy (July 2022)
Self Neglect Referral Pathway V3
Self Neglect Safety Plan TEMPLATE
Self-neglect briefing August 2022
WSAB Self-Neglect Summary (SWAY)
The following links are referred to in the new Self-Neglect Policy
Safety Plan for when I am Experiencing Homelessness
Assessing a Person’s Risk of Self Neglect
Cranstoun Leaflet: Empowering and Supporting People to Make Positive Changes
Additional Resources
The following document provides a one page overview of how practitioners should work with people who self neglect
The following video explains what self-neglect is and where to go for support across the West Midlands, including Worcestershire.
Lambeth SAB have also produced this YouTube video on self-neglect alongside this advice leaflet
Key messages for working with people who self-neglect leaflet (Lambeth SAB)
Other behaviours are often associated with Self Neglect. These include
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping
The WSAB Self-Neglect Policy recognises Homelessness and Rough Sleeping as form of self-neglect.
for further information on local and national work and resource visit our dedicated page
WSAB Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Page
Hoarding
Hoarding was also recognised as a form of self-neglect
For further informaiton on Hoarding visit our dedicated page