Self-neglect means not looking after yourself.

This can affect your:
Health
Safety
Personal care
Home

You might find it hard to:

Eat and drink
Wash and clean yourself
Take your medication
Go to appointments
Keep yourself safe

You might find it hard to look after your home.

Your home might have:
Lots of rubbish
Dirty or broken things
Food that has gone off
Things that could hurt you

There can be lots of reasons.

You might:
Feel worried or upset
Feel overwhelmed
Find things difficult
Need more support
Not realise that you need help

Remember to talk to someone you trust like

a friend
a family member
staff

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