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    • The Clutter Rating Index

Hoarding is a specific type of self-neglect and it is estimated that 2% - 5% of the population hoard, this means that potentially over 1.2 million people in the UK hoard.  In hoarding situations items may be disorganised, taking up lots of rooms but not be able to be used, for example someone might have large piles of newspapers, but they can’t read them because there is so much clutter.

Please use the links on this page to support you if you are concerned about your own hoarding or if you are concerned about someone else.

Last Updated: 08 Mar 2024 7:41 AM
  • The Clutter Rating Index

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Related Links

  • Help for Hoarders
  • Hoarding UK
  • Clouds End
  • Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board Keith's story: a personal and touching film about hoarding
  • Shropshire Council - Community Protection, hoarding case study
  • Nigel’s journey – National Hoarding Awareness Week
  • Ice Breaker Form People whose health is affected by clutter, disorganisation or hoarding can download and complete a special Ice Breaker form to help them start a conversation with their GP if they’re embarrassed or aren’t sure what to say.
  • Identification and support for adults that are at risk of harm due to fire Webinar

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  • Hoarding Briefing

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