Understanding and Tackling Compulsive Hoarding

 

Dealing with cases of hoarding is a constant challenge for housing and anti-social behaviour practitioners.  This full day course considers the causes of hoarding and provides practical advice to tackling the issue

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The course will feature:

• People and possessions 

• Acquiring possessions - collecting or hoarding?

• Compulsive hoarding 

• Consequences of hoarding 

• Early identification and ongoing monitoring 

• Decluttering tips and techniques

• Treatment for hoarders 

• Care Act 2014 

• Sharing information without consent 

• Taking legal action 

• Equality Act 2010

 

The interactive day will allow delegates to ask questions and share their own experiences.  

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Testimonials

'Really informative, feel much more confident in managing these cases' - Nicola Dean, Thurrock Council

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'Excellent course, providing a good understanding of hoarding and the different tools to help resolve hoarding issues' Mandy Benson, Thurrock Council

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