Self-neglect campaign relaunched in Jersey to help islanders struggling with pandemic | Channel

Wednesday December 16, 2020, 8:23 PM
Jersey's government is urging people to lookout for family and friends who may be self-neglecting, as islanders try to cope with new Covid-19 restrictions amid rising cases of coronavirus.
The government is relaunching its self-neglect and isolation campaign, which was originally set up in April. It was initially established after Jersey Police had a 50% rise in welfare calls during the first month of lockdown. With increased physical distancing reintroduced, as well as shielding for vulnerable islanders, the government feels it is the right time to bring it back.
Self-neglect can include not eating enough food, not getting medical care, wearing unsuitable clothes or living in unsanitary conditions. The government says it can be experienced by a range of people:

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