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