Chapter
Chapter 1 | The concept of self-neglect and multi-agency considerations
What the the Care Act (2014) says about self-neglect
Factors associated with self-neglect in adults from practice
Multi-agency considerations
Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs)
Chapter 2 | A model intervention framework in self-neglect cases
A model intervention framework
Section 1 – Initial information gathering
Section 2 – Lead Agency identification
Section 3 and 4 – Risks and strengths assessment
Section 5, 6 and 8 – Acceptance of support and advocacy
Section 7 – Further consideration
Section 9 – Multi-agency Safeguarding Support Plan
Section 10 – Disengagement and statutory duties
Chapter 3 | Risks and Strengths Assessment Model
Living life is not risk free!
Case study 1: A case of infestation and squalor
Mental Capacity Act status
Case study 2: The threat of eviction and hoarding
Mental Capacity Act status
Chapter 5 | The Care Act (2014) and safeguarding adults at risk
Six principles in Safeguarding Adults
Chapter 6 | Community strength and resilience
Safeguarding Adults Boards
The six main functions of an SAB
Strategic Safeguarding Plan
Prevalence and presentations of self-neglect
Appendix 1: The Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Appendix 2: The Mental Health Act (1983) – rights, powers and protection
Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Mental Health Act (1983) Sections – short-term orders – no longer than 72 hours in duration
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Mental Health Act (1983) Sections – longer-term orders
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the Section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Mental Health Act (1983) – Community Treatment Order (CTO)
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Mental Health Act (1983) – Guardianship
Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
Discharge (how the section ends)
Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
Approved Mental Health Professional – (AMHP)
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Responsible Clinician (RC)
Appendix 3: A simple guide to terminology in Safeguarding Adults
Self-neglect
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