The Care Act Guidance states that self-neglect covers a wide range of behaviour; neglecting to care for one’s personal hygiene, health or surroundings and includes behaviour such as hoarding.

Self-neglect involves physical, mental, social, personal and environmental factors negatively affecting a person's well-being.

Hoarding is considered a  mental disorder and distinct from the act of collecting as, it's not a lifestyle choice.

Below are resources to help professionals to identify and respond appropriately in relation to Self-Neglect and Hoarding and the form for making a referral.

• Self Neglect & Hoarding Postcard

Copies of this postcard are available  in hard copy, please email quantity required and address to:  enquiries@suffolksp.org.uk

A Decluttering Story

Two services users shared their decluttering journey with the Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership- Read their story below: 

Melissa & George- A Decluttering Story

Referral

• Self-Neglect and Hoarding Referral Form for Professionals

 

Self-Neglect and Hoarding Resources

• Suffolk Self-Neglect and Hoarding Multi-Agency Policy and Practice Guidance

• Multi-Agency Self-Neglect and Hoarding Risk Assessment Guidance ToolSelf-Neglect and Hoarding Pathway for Professionals

• Self Neglect and Hoarding Training Presentation for Frontline Practitioners

• Keith's Story - A film about Hoarding

 

Below is a self-neglect and hoarding case study.

• 'T'- Self Neglect & Hoarding Case Study (2016)