Self-neglect (safeguarding training course)

Contents

1. Overview
2. Course aims
3. Course learning outcomes
4. Times, dates and venues

Overview

This course is part of the safeguarding training programme. 

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Course aims

• This course aims to help frontline staff understand the perspectives of self-neglect and the range of available interventions to support people who self-neglect

Course learning outcomes

• Understand the relationship between self-neglect, hoarding and safeguarding
• Understand the concept of self-neglect, hoarding and its manifestations
• Understand the tensions between respect for autonomy and a perceived duty to preserve health and wellbeing
• Understand the interface with self-determination and human rights
• Build and maintain supportive relationships through which services can, in time, be negotiated
• Support those who self-neglect who lack mental capacity

Times, dates and venues

Dates:

• Tuesday 16 July 2024 at 9.30am to 4pm (Jarrow Focus)
• Thursday 6 February 2025 at 9.30am to 4pm (Jarrow Focus)

Delivered by: STSCAP Learning and Development Adviser / Alan D'Arcy, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.