Multi-agency working
Effective multiagency working is key when working with adults who are at risk from self-neglect. Individuals may have positive relationships with one agency. This should be acknowledged and used to encourage engagement with other services. Multi-agency meetings and multi-agency support plans are key in supporting individuals at risk of self-neglect.
All agencies that are providing care or a service may be involved with the plan. The agencies may include:
- GP
- adult social care
- nursing teams
- therapy teams
- mental health services
- care agency
- drug and alcohol services
- fire service, police and ambulance services
- housing
- environmental health
- benefits
- voluntary services
- animal welfare
- and any other agency supporting the individual
The wellbeing service is designed to promote confidence in living independently. Following assessment, the range of services they can offer are:
- holistic support generic support
- simple aids to daily living
- minor adaptations
- telecare
- 24-hour responder
- and signposting.
For more information and for referrals, see the wellbeing service.
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) is a charity working in a variety of ways to support the health and wellbeing of communities and individuals. They work with local groups and charities to provide practical, community-based solutions to social and economic problems. They also provide a forum for sharing information and knowledge. For more information and for referrals, see the LCVS.
Team Around the Adult (TAA) supports the approach offered through:
- the vulnerable adult panel
- or similar district council multi-disciplinary meeting
The TAA team aim to work with complex cases with the process being overseen by an appointed Principal Practitioner who will act as a coordinator.
The approach will involve the appointment of a lead professional, who will usually be the key worker who will:
- engage with the individual
- promote multi-agency working
- utilise a shared IT system
This may be through a case discussion or consultation with this creative multi agency approach. It aims to achieve change where more traditional methods don't work. Further information about TAA team is available.