Decision Maker: Director of Environment & Communities
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Self-Neglect and Hoarding Policy has been
approved under delegated authority in accordance with the Officer
Scheme of Delegation.
To introduce a clear, multi-agency policy and
procedure for identifying, assessing, and responding to cases of
self-neglect and hoarding. The policy ensures that Arun District
Council complies with its safeguarding responsibilities under the
Care Act 2014 and provides an effective, coordinated approach to
support vulnerable individuals.
To continue without a formal policy –
rejected, as the absence of a policy leads to inconsistent practice
and limits the Council’s ability to respond appropriately and
lawfully to cases of self-neglect and hoarding.
Publication date: 07/05/2025
Date of decision: 15/04/2025