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Self-neglect and hoarding

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  1. You are here: What is self-neglect?
  2. Signs and causes of self-neglect
  3. Signs and causes of hoarding

What is self-neglect?

There are three types of self-neglect:

Lack of self-care that may endanger safety or well-being, for example:

  • neglecting personal hygiene
  • neglecting nutrition and hydration
  • neglecting health

Lack of care of the home that may lead to potential dangers, for example:

  • fire risks caused by hoarding
  • health risks caused by dirty environments

Refusal of help that might solve these issues, for example:

  • refusing care services
  • refusing health assessments or interventions
  • Next page: Signs and causes of self-neglect

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Rotherham Safeguarding Adults Board (RSAB) Policy and Procedures

  • Read the self-neglect policy
  • Read the self-neglect procedures

Useful links for if you are worried about yourself or another adult

  • Safeguarding children
  • Homelessness
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Modern Day Slavery
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