In this episode, Dr Lisa Adams and Dr Sara MacDermott speak to safeguarding nurse lead Sarah Khalil, and adult safeguarding GP lead Dr Rebecca Marchmont about managing self-neglect in adult patients. They discuss the difference between neglect and self neglect, the importance of recognising both, the fundamentals of capacity, where other teams can fit in, and practical tips to help manage these patients.
Listen to the podcast episode on PodBean at https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qcpp7-ff5c09
Resources:
- Greater Manchester the Self-Neglect Assessment & Management flowchart: https://healthiermanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Self-Neglect-Assessment-and-Management-flow-chart.docx
- Self Neglect At a Glance Resource by Social Care Institute for Excellence: https://www.scie.org.uk/self-neglect/at-a-glance?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5CDBhB9EiwA0w6sLakH04adirdSw2566BTc4C2Wqv2AXpdTI84zMB117p8dgOJhBjVA9RoCADYQAvD_BwE