Hoarding
Hoarding is keeping too many things and finding it hard to throw them away.
Hoarding can happen if you feel you must keep things. You may find it hard or impossible to throw things away.
Your home might get very full because of this.
Sometimes hoarding can make you feel sad, worried or unsafe.
Hoarding can happen because of a mental health or physical health condition.
Hoarding can change how you live at home. You may find it hard to find the things you need.
If there is an emergency, you may not be able to leave quickly and safely because things are in the way.
The fire service can visit your home to check if it is safe. This is called a “Safe and Well” visit. It will not cost anything, it is free.
They can also give you advice about smoke alarms
Information and Resources
Explanation of Hoarding
For more information on:
- What is hoarding?
- Other types of hoarding
- Hoarding and other health problems
- Effects of hoarding
- Hoarding and stigma
Help for someone who is hoarding
Information for friends, partners or family members who want to support someone who is hoarding.
Cruse Bereavement Support
We’re here to help you no matter how long you’ve been grieving. Call help line on 0808 808 1677.
Helplines and National Support
Help for Hoarders
Help for people experiencing hoarding and their families, including support groups and an online forum.
Hoarding Disorders UK
Support for people affected by hoarding, including support groups.
Phone: 0330 133 2310
Hoarding UK
Support for people affected by hoarding, including support groups.
Phone: 020 3239 1600
OCD Action
Information and support for people affected by OCD and hoarding, including online forums and local support groups.
Phone: 0300 636 5478
Local Services and Support
Microenterprise Directory
There are also a range of cleaners on the directory that can support with deep cleans if this is needed after the decluttering has been done.