Training overview
Managing the balance between protecting adults at risk from self‑neglect while respecting their right to self‑determination is a significant challenge for services and a complex area of practice.
This full‑day course provides a deeper understanding of issues surrounding self‑neglect and, together with the Self‑Neglect and Hoarding Protocol, offers guidance on best practice.
The session will cover:
- recognising and working with adults who self‑neglect
- exploring your responsibilities
- understanding the interface between Self‑Neglect, Adult Support and Protection (ASP), and other legislation
- understanding best practice
- understanding Dumfries and Galloway’s Self‑Neglect and Hoarding Protocol
Location and date
Date: Monday 27 April 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Location: Room G31, The Bridge, Glasgow Road, Dumfries, DG2 9AW
Who should attend
This training is suitable for those in the specific and intensive workforce categories who have direct contact with adults who may self‑neglect.
Example roles include:
- housing and homelessness staff
- social work staff
- care at home staff
- occupational therapists
- community nurses
- physiotherapists
- podiatry
- GPs
It is also suitable for emergency service staff such as Police Scotland, SAS, and SFRS.
If you are unsure, please speak to your line manager or contact the Public Protection Team at:
PublicProtectionTraining@dumgal.gov.uk
Register for this training
To book your spot, please complete our Training Registration Form.