Self-Neglect is a lack of ‘self-care’ to an extent that it threatens personal health and safety, in other words it is “failing to provide one’s own essential needs”. It results in a mind-set of ‘giving up’ and an inability to avoid harm. This can include getting into fights where you know you will get hurt, knowingly refusing to seek help or access services to meet health and social care needs. Self-Neglect also includes lack of care for personal hygiene, health (Dehydration, malnutrition, untreated medical conditions) or living conditions (Unsafe living conditions – no plumbing, no heat or running water, animal/insect infestation).