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Self neglect


Self neglect is when a person being unable, or unwilling, to care for their own essential needs. It can cover a wide range of behaviour including neglecting personal hygiene, health or surroundings, refusal of necessary support and obsessive hoarding. This type of behaviour has serious implications for the health and wellbeing of the person concerned and for the people who care for and support them. Please see a YouTube video below.

Self Neglect – Torbay and Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership – YouTube


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