Self-neglect : a practical approach to risks and strengths assessment

Cover
Half-title
Title page
Copyright information
Table of contents
Acknowledgments
Meet the authors
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 | The concept of self-neglect and multi-agency considerations
	Introduction
	What the the Care Act (2014) says about self-neglect
	Factors associated with self-neglect in adults from practice
	Multi-agency considerations
	Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs)
	Practice matters …
	Taking it Further
Chapter 2 | A model intervention framework in self-neglect cases
	Introduction
	A model intervention framework
		Section 1 – Initial information gathering
		Section 2 – Lead Agency identification
		Section 3 and 4 – Risks and strengths assessment
		Section 5, 6 and 8 – Acceptance of support and advocacy
		Section 7 – Further consideration
		Section 9 – Multi-agency Safeguarding Support Plan
		Section 10 – Disengagement and statutory duties
	Practice matters …
	Taking it Further
Chapter 3 | Risks and Strengths Assessment Model
	Introduction
		Living life is not risk free!
	How to use this Model
	Practice matters …
	Taking it Further
Chapter 4 | Case studies
	Introduction
	Case study 1: A case of infestation and squalor
		Background
		Social circumstances
		Mental Capacity Act status
		Presenting Action Areas
	Case study 2: The threat of eviction and hoarding
		Background
		Social circumstances
		Mental Capacity Act status
		Presenting Action Areas
	Summary
	Practice matters …
	Taking it Further
Chapter 5 | The Care Act (2014) and safeguarding adults at risk
	Introduction
	Six principles in Safeguarding Adults
		Empowerment
		Prevention
		Proportionality
		Protection
		Partnership
		Accountability
	Practice matters …
	Taking it Further
Chapter 6 | Community strength and resilience
	Introduction
	Safeguarding Adults Boards
		The six main functions of an SAB
		Strategic Safeguarding Plan
	Prevalence and presentations of self-neglect
	Taking it Further
Appendix 1: The Mental Capacity Act (2005)
	Principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
	Assessment of Capacity
		The two-stage test
	Advance decisions
	Advocacy
	Best interests
	The Court of Protection
	Deputies
	Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
	The Public Guardian
		Responsibilities
		Restraint
	Research
	Further information
Appendix 2: The Mental Health Act (1983) – rights, powers and protection
	Admission to hospital
		Informal/Voluntary
		Mental Capacity Act (2005)
		Mental Health Act (1983)
	Mental Health Act (1983) Sections – short-term orders – no longer than 72 hours in duration
		Section 135 (1) Warrant
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 135 (2)
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 136
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 4
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 5 (2)
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 5 (4)
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
	Mental Health Act (1983) Sections – longer-term orders
		Section 2
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the Section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 3
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
		Section 37
			Purpose
			Duration of Section
			Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
			Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
			Leave of absence?
			Duties on staff
			Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
			Right to an advocate?
			Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
			Discharge (how the section ends)
			Forms required
			Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
	Mental Health Act (1983) – Community Treatment Order (CTO)
		Purpose
		Duration of Section
		Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
		Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
		Leave of absence?
		Duties on staff
		Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
		Right to an advocate?
		Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
		Discharge (how the section ends)
		Forms required
		Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
	Mental Health Act (1983) – Guardianship
		Purpose
		Duration of Section
		Professionals required to comply with and complete this Section
		Treatment (what are the treatment powers?)
		Leave of absence?
		Duties on staff
		Right of appeal (the right to appeal against being detained)?
		Right to an advocate?
		Right to be visited by and complain to the CQC?
		Discharge (how the section ends)
		Forms required
		Guidance (from the Act – Code of Practice)
	Terminology
		Advocate (IMHA)
		Approved Clinician (AC)
		Approved Mental Health Professional – (AMHP)
		Care Quality Commission (CQC)
		Code of Practice
		Hospital Managers
		Mental Disorder
		Mental Health Tribunal
		Nature or degree
		Nearest relative
		Place of Safety
		Responsible Clinician (RC)
		Section 12 approved
		Treatment
Appendix 3: A simple guide to terminology in Safeguarding Adults
Index
Series information