Wilful infliction of mental suffering by a person in a position of trust and power. and their privacy, dignity, self deprivation of contact, undermining self-esteem, isolation and over-dependence. Failure to provide a loving environment for a child. eat, deliberate soiling, unusual weight gain or loss Neglect Adults and Children Failure of any person who has responsibility for the charge, care or custody of an adult at risk or child to provide the amount and type of care or treatment that a responsible person could be expected to provide. Fail to meet basic needs including food, environment, access to health care and education, failure to provide for social needs. Unwashed/ dirty appearance, clothes too small/big, untreated sores or infections, isolation. Financial Adults The unauthorised taking (theft), deprivation or misuse of any money, income, assets, funds, personal belongings or property or any resources of an adult at risk without their informed consent or authorisation. Misuse of power of attorney or appointeeship. Money and possessions stolen, misuse or misappropriating money, valuables or property, possessions or benefits, undue pressure in connection with wills, property, inheritance or financial transactions, denying the adult at risk the right to access funds, unauthorised disposal of property or possessions, being asked to part with money on false pretences, Unexplained or sudden inability to pay bills, Power of Attorney obtained and misused when a person lacks or does not lack mental capacity to understand, unexplained withdrawal of money with no benefits, person lacking goods or services that they can afford, extortionate demands for payments for services
May not know where they are or who they are with. Self Neglect A wide range of behaviour involving neglecting to care for one’s personal hygiene, health or surroundings and includes behaviour such a s hoarding. May not to or appropriately fulfil needs for health care, food, warmth. May live in an environment that is an environmental or fire risk and not take any measure to reduce risk or inadequate measures. Environment which is poorly maintained, dirty, animal infested, cramped to the degree that it places the individuals wellbeing at risk. May have untreated or inadequately treated physical health issues. Domestic Violence Incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse by someone who is or has been an intimate partner or family member regardless of gender or sexuality. Age range 16+ Includes: psychological, physical, sexual, financial, emotional abuse; so called ‘honour’ based violence; Female Genital Mutilation; forced marriage. Appears to be afraid of partner / of making own choices, behaves as though she/he deserves to be hurt or mistreated, low self-esteem or appear to be withdrawn, appears unable or unwilling to leave perpetrator, makes excuses for or condones the behaviour of the person alleged to have caused harm, blames abuse on themselves Spiritual Abuse (not defined in Statutory Guidance) Inappropriate use of religious belief or practice The misuse of the authority of leadership or penitential discipline, oppressive teaching or intrusive healing or deliverance ministries may result in various types of harm. Could be any of the above.