Safeguarding adults is about protecting those at risk of harm (vulnerable adults) from suffering abuse or neglect. 
It is recognised that certain groups of people may be more likely to experience abuse and less able to access services or support to keep themselves safe.
Self-neglect includes situations where a person is declining support with their care needs, hygiene, health or their environment, and this is having a significant impact on their overall well being.
Self-neglect can be a complex and challenging issue for practitioners to address, because of the need to find the right balance between respecting a person’s autonomy and fulfilling a duty to protect the adult’s health and wellbeing.
MSB Self Neglect Strategy and Toolkit has now been published and is available to download here: www.manchestersafeguardingboards.co.uk/resource/self-neglect-advice-for-all/