Understanding Hoarding Behaviours: The Professional’s Perspective. 16.05.2024

The session will comprise the following:

• An introduction to hoarding behaviours and an explanation of the demographic, social and psychological characteristics underlying such behaviours. Delivered by a leading UK expert on hoarding (Professor Nick Neave).

• An account of the effect of hoarding behaviours on housing services and support delivered by a Local Authority Housing Manager.

• An account of the effects of hoarding behaviours on environmental health services in relation to self-neglect and safety issues delivered by a Local Authority Environmental Health Officer.

• An account of the effects of animal hoarding, and how this requires multi-agency involvement, delivered by a Local Authority Environmental Health Officer.

• An account of the personal and environmental safety implications for hoarding behaviours delivered by a Community Safety Officer for the Fire & Rescue Service.

• The opportunity to ask questions and discuss your own case studies with the Team.

If you would like to attend this webinar, please complete the 'Register your Interest' form and select which date you would like to attend. You will receive a separate payment link after completing the form to pay the £65 ticket fee.