Self-Neglect Policy Launched

The NSAB have agreed an updated Self-Neglect policy which is being launched today during Safeguarding Adults Week 2024.

The previous policy (which is agreed on a North of Tyne basis with Northumberland and North Tyneside Safeguarding Adult Boards) had been in place since 2016; it’s review was recommended in a number of local Safeguarding Adult Reviews.

With 19% of Section 42 enquiries in Newcastle featuring self-neglect and 60% of Safeguarding Adult Reviews nationally including an aspect of self-neglect, it is an important document for practitioners in Newcastle.

The policy builds on the existing resources that have been in place for a number of years – an animation aimed at members of the public and seven, 7-minute briefings about different topics linked to self-neglect.

Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Overview (pdf – 495kb)
Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Alcohol and Substance Misuse (pdf – 474kb)
Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Engagement (pdf – 551kb)
Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Hoarding (pdf – 455kb)
Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Homelessness (pdf – 659kb)
Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Self-Care (pdf – 505kb)
Self-Neglect 7-Minute Briefing – Trauma (pdf – 502kb)