Self-neglect resources

This animation was commissioned by Safeguarding Adults Boards across the northeast of England, the animation looks at the difficult topic of self neglect, how to recognise the warning signs and who you can contact for help. 

The animation is intended to raise awareness and to be used as a tool to start a conversation with someone you may be worried about. This includes family, friends or neighbours and also practitioners working with adults who may be experiencing self-neglect. Practitioners in the community, from housing officers to social workers, police and health professionals can find working with people who self-neglect extremely challenging. The important thing is to try to engage with people, to offer all the support we are able to without causing distress, and to understand the limitations to our interventions if the person does not wish to engage. 

Watch an animation on what to do about self neglect, the signs to look out for and how to report any concerns.

Thanks are extended to North East SAR Champions Network for permission to adapt locally.

Watch John's story: lunch and learn

The following recording highlights good practice in relation to effective multi-agency working, and aims to increase practitioner knowledge and understanding of self-neglect.

CSAB lunch and learn - Learning from good practice (self-neglect), John's story