Self-neglect by Shona Britten

Self-neglect by Shona Britten

Self-neglect covers a wide range of behaviours, from neglecting to care for one's personal hygiene and health to one's surroundings; this can include behaviours such as hoarding of objects and/or animals. As presentation of self-neglect cases vary greatly, assessment and support planning should be made on an individualised case-by-case basis. Self-Neglect describes a Risks and Strengths assessment model which has been developed by practitioners as an aid to frontline workers across all sectors, as well as agencies holding responsibilities in Safeguarding Adults. It aims to support and structure the effective, timely, and consistent assessment of risk in relation to key social and healthcare factors of self-neglect, both on an individual case level and at a strategic level in contributing to community and locality needs analysis and reporting mechanisms. This includes the annual Safeguarding Adults Board Reports. (Series: Critical Skills for Social Work) Subject: Social Work]

Shona began her career in social care in 1985, when she worked for a charity supporting the carers of young adults with learning disabilities. As a qualified Social Worker Shona has worked with adults at risk, in both statutory and independent sector settings; holding a range of posts including multi-disciplinary team and area operational management; service planning and development in the areas of social inclusion and community development; and as a regional director.  Shona continues to be directly engaged in social work practice on a consultancy basis and is registered with the HCPC

Karen is a qualified and HCPC registered Social Worker who has worked within the arena of health and social care for over 25 years. Karen's career in social care has involved managing learning disability, Carers and Safeguarding Adults services. She currently works as a lead professional for Safeguarding Adults within the NHS.

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ISBN 13	9781912096862
ISBN 10	1912096862
Title	Self-neglect
Author	Shona Britten
Series	Critical Skills For Social Work
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Critical Publishing Ltd
Year published	2018-03-01
Number of pages	168
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