1st Edition

Self-Neglect: Learning from Life

By Shona Britten, Karen Whitby Copyright 2021
154 Pages
by Routledge

154 Pages
by Routledge

A practice-based perspective on working with people who self-neglect. This book explores the issues and situations which can arise and helps practitioners to adopt a strengths-based “Learning from Life” approach in the translation of MSP principles to practical implementation.   Self-neglect: Learning from Life helps frontline practitioners ensure that Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) is an... Read more

1. The origins of Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP): from principles to practice

2. Adopting a Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) Approach in Practice

3. Risks and Strengths Assessment

4. Safeguarding Adults Protection Planning

5. Safeguarding Adults Risk Management

6. Practitioner Case Work: Critical Review and Evaluation Tools

Biography

Shona Britten began her career in social work with a charity supporting the carers of young adults with learning disabilities. As a qualified Social Worker Shona has worked with adults at risk, in both statutory and independent sector settings; holding a range of posts including multi-disciplinary team and area operational management; service planning and development in the areas of social inclusion and community development; and as a regional director.  Shona is registered with Social Work England and is currently a Professional Lead for Social Work within the NHS.

Karen Whitby is a qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker, she has worked within the arena of health and social care for over 25 years. Karen’s career in social work has involved managing Learning Disability, Carers and Safeguarding Adults services. She currently works as a Lead Professional for Safeguarding Adults within the NHS.