Self-neglect policy and practice

This research, commissioned by the Department of Health (DH), set out to identify what could be learned about current policy and practice in self-neglect, experienced as a highly challenging aspect of contemporary adult social care. A national (England) survey investigated current strategic and policy initiatives, with responses from 53 out of 152 local authorities (34.9 per cent). A series of in-depth interviews undertaken with 20 managers, 42 practitioners and 29 people who use services across 10 authorities identified approaches that have produced positive outcomes from the perspectives of those involved.

• Self-neglect policy and practice: building an evidence base for adult social care
• Self-neglect policy and practice: key research messages
• Self-neglect policy and practice: research messages for managers
• Self-neglect policy and practice: research messages for practitioners