Self-Neglect and Hoarding

This course covers:

• Understand what self-neglect and hoarding are
• Understand what might cause someone to hoard or self-neglect
• Explore the impact of trauma and attachment styles on self-neglect and hoarding
• Understand the principles of trauma- and attachment-informed practice with people who self-neglect and/or hoard
• Explore ”Lifestyle choice” and Mental Capacity in the context of people who self-neglect

This course is multi-agency and open to professionals from all partner agencies who work with adults in Portsmouth, including Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care, Police, Primary Care, NHS Trusts, including Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, Care Providers, Housing Providers and the Voluntary Sectors.

Trainer: Patrick Hopkinson

Host or Publisher Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board