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Self Neglect Guidance in Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole

This guidance provides information on self-neglect and hoarding, including tools for risk assessment, clutter management, and decision making. It emphasizes the importance of multi-agency response and outlines the duties of safeguarding teams.

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Self Neglect Guidance in Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole

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  1. Self Neglect in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole Verena Cooper – DSAM Dorset CCG

  2. Dorset, Bournemouth & Poole guidance will be an appendix to the Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedures • In the tool kit is • Risk assessment tool • Clutter tool • Defensible Decision making tool • Information sharing There is a hyperlink within the guidance to the tools

  3. Safeguarding duties apply to adults who: In self neglect / hoarding a multi agency response is required even if the LA safeguarding procedures are not invoked.

  4. What can I expect from the safeguarding teams ? Three levels of response – safeguarding can be anything from support and advice to a full scale Section 42 safeguarding enquiry

  5. Ten stages

  6. Information sharing

  7. Key Messages • Be familiar with the self neglect and hoarding tool kit • Communicating and engaging with the individual • Consider principles of the MCA • Consider MHA • Proportionate Risk Management / Mitigation • Services available • Decision making and documentation • Explore legislation to assist process

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