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

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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