Self-Neglect and Hoarding: A Guide to Safeguarding and Support

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Feb 21, 2018 - Psychology - 264 pages

Self-neglect and hoarding is present in 1 of 5 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.

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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett Preface A Word from the Philosophical
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett Introduction An Overview
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 1 What is SelfNeglect and Hoarding?
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 2 How SelfNeglect Affects Peoples Lives
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 3 Themes from Adult Serious Case Reviews or Safeguarding Adult Reviews
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 4 Safeguarding those who SelfNeglect under the Care Act 2014
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 5 Therapeutic Interventions
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 6 Assessment and Engagement
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 7 Supporting the Practitioner
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett 8 Conclusion
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett Final checklist
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett Epilogue A Final Thought from the Philosophical
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett References
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett Subject Index
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A Guide to Safeguarding and Support by Deborah Barnett Author Index
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Deborah Barnett is a qualified social worker with experience across all aspects of adult services. Deborah has been a member of the Safeguarding Adults Board within her local authority of Durham and runs a successful training and consultancy business, T-ASC (Training, advice, solutions & consultancy)

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