Managing Self Neglect in General Practice

In this episode, we speak to safeguarding nurse lead Sarah Khalil, and adult safeguarding GP lead Dr Rebecca Marchmont about managing self-neglect in adult patients. We 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. We hope you find the discussion as useful as we did. 

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• 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

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