Understanding Self-Neglect 1st Edition

Understanding Self-Neglect (1st Edition) by Roy Antrobus offers a clear, authoritative guide to a frequently misunderstood and urgent issue in health and social care. If you work in adult safeguarding, social work, nursing, or community care in the UK or beyond, this book delivers the insight you need to respond sensitively and effectively.

This practical volume explains what self-neglect means in contemporary practice, explores underlying causes, and navigates the complex ethical and legal questions that professionals face. Combining accessible theory with practice-focused frameworks, it helps readers recognise risk factors, carry out robust assessments, and design proportionate, person-centred responses that respect autonomy while protecting wellbeing.

Readers will gain actionable skills for case formulation, multi-agency collaboration, and decision-making under uncertainty. Packed with illustrative scenarios and clear guidance, the book strengthens confidence when working with older adults, people with mental health needs, or those experiencing social isolation. Its emphasis on respectful engagement and safeguarding makes it an invaluable resource for UK-based practitioners and international professionals seeking evidence-informed strategies.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, a manager shaping local policy, or a student preparing for frontline work, this edition equips you with the knowledge to make better, safer choices in complex situations. Enhance your practice and improve outcomes by adding Understanding Self-Neglect by Roy Antrobus to your professional library today.

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