Swindon Safeguarding Partnership

Self-neglect is a strategic priority for Swindon Safeguarding Partnership.

We know that people who self-neglect can find it difficult to allow practitioners and services into their lives. They may feel they are being judged or not understood.

Professionals need to be mindful that, some behaviours whilst harmful, may have also helped them to manage stress and trauma. 

We also know the challenges for practitioners and services in engaging and supporting people, who for various reasons, find it difficult to accept that help.

We have provided some information and resources for you to raise awareness of this theme.    

• SSP Safeguarding theme July - Self-Neglect (PDF)
• SSP Safeguarding theme July - Self-Neglect audit one page summary (PDF)
• SSP Safeguarding theme July - Self-neglect - Email signature (Word)

If you would like to provide feedback on this theme, please use the form below:

• Self-neglect feedback form  

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care and support needs, is a shared partnership responsibility.

We know that some families have linked complex difficulties in their lives such as:

• learning disabilities
• physical disabilities
• domestic abuse
• mental health conditions and diagnoses
• substance or alcohol misuse.

Evidence shows that traditional approaches alone cannot make the difference therefore an approach which reduces barriers, promotes accessibility and a collaborative response from services will help both children, young people and adults who need support.

A Think Family approach encourages all professionals in Swindon to see the family as a whole system, share information effectively, build on family strengths, and provide coordinated support that improves outcomes for both children and adults.

We have provided some information and resources for you to raise awareness of this theme.   

• SSP Safeguarding theme August - Think Family (PDF)
• SSP Safeguarding theme August - Think Family email signature (Word)

If you would like to provide feedback on this theme, please use the form below:

• Think Family feedback form