Do you find the clutter in your home unmanageable and find it difficult or even impossible to get rid of things? If the answer is yes, you might be coping with hoarding disorder, which is a mental health problem and something your doctor can diagnose.

Sometimes for some people grief and loss is at the heart why they are hoarding. Please find more information about grief and bereavement on our page here.

Hoarding can have a real impact on your day-to-day life and cause a lot of distress to you and those around you.

Check out the information and below as well as support and services there to help.

 

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.