Self-neglect and hoarding : a guide to safeguarding and support

Summary: "Self-neglect and hoarding is present in one of five social work cases in mental health and older people's services. These cases can be the most alarming and challenging on a social worker's caseload. A skilled, thorough risk assessment of the behaviours of self-neglect is needed in order to ensure effective care and support is available. This guide offers practical and applicable tools and solutions for all professionals involved in working with people who self-neglect. It includes tips for assessment and decision-making in the support process, and updates following the implementation of the Care Act 2014, which deemed self-neglect a safeguarding matter."-- back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781785922725
ISBN: 1785922726
ISBN: 9781784505691 (eISBN)
Physical Description: print
264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-258) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is self-neglect and hoarding? -- How self-neglect affects people's lives -- Themes from adult serious case reviews or safeguarding adult reviews -- Safeguarding those who self-neglect under the Care Act 2014 -- Therapeutic interventions -- Assessment and engagement -- Supporting the practitioner -- Conclusion.