Hoarding Disorder Support UK | Find Help & Local Services

Find trusted hoarding disorder support across the UK. Access clear guidance and a free directory of checked services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Hoarding Disorder Support provides independent, non-clinical information, practical guidance and trusted signposting for anyone affected by hoarding disorder across the UK. Our aim is to make it easier for people to understand hoarding difficulties, find appropriate support and take manageable next steps without judgement, pressure or stigma.

Whether you are experiencing hoarding difficulties yourself, worried about a family member or friend, supporting someone as a carer, or working with people affected by hoarding in a professional role, this website helps you find clear, reliable information in one place.

Our free UK hoarding support directory brings together checked local and national services across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The directory can help you find charities, community organisations, mental health services, practical support, specialist hoarding services, counselling and talking therapies, housing support, local authority services, fire and safety advice, peer support and other organisations that may be able to help.

We understand that hoarding disorder is not simply about having too many possessions or being untidy. It can involve ongoing difficulty discarding or parting with items, strong emotional attachment to possessions, distress around letting things go and living spaces becoming increasingly difficult to use safely. Hoarding can affect everyday life, physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, housing and personal safety, and it can often leave people feeling isolated, overwhelmed or misunderstood.

Our information is written to help people learn more about hoarding disorder in a calm, respectful and accessible way. You can explore common signs and behaviours, possible causes and contributing factors, treatment and support options, practical strategies, safety considerations and guidance on how to approach conversations about hoarding without blame or shame.

For family members, friends and carers, we provide guidance on how to support someone affected by hoarding while respecting their choices and maintaining trust. Trying to force someone to clear their possessions can sometimes increase distress and resistance, so our guidance focuses on communication, patience, wellbeing, safety and gradual progress.

Professionals can also use the site to find information relevant to supporting people with hoarding difficulties. This may include signposting for healthcare professionals, housing teams, social workers, support workers, local authorities, charities, fire and rescue services and other organisations that may encounter hoarding as part of their work.

Hoarding Disorder Support does not provide diagnosis, treatment or emergency services. Instead, we help people understand the options available and connect with appropriate services and organisations. A GP, qualified mental health professional or relevant local service can provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment where needed.

Finding help for hoarding disorder can feel difficult, especially when someone is unsure where to begin. You do not need to solve everything at once. A single conversation, a small practical step or finding the right service can be a meaningful starting point.

Our goal is to make reliable hoarding support easier to find across the UK. By bringing together clear information, practical guidance and a free directory of checked services, we hope to help individuals, families, carers and professionals find the support they need with greater confidence.

If you are affected by hoarding disorder or are concerned about someone you care about, you can use our UK support directory to explore local and national services, learn more about hoarding difficulties and find practical guidance to help you decide what to do next.