15/05/2026
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As National Hoarding Awareness Week 2026 draws to a close, we want to be clear about what this campaign has been building towards.
Hoarding behaviour is a recognised mental health condition that affects an estimated 2–5% of the population. It frequently co-exists with other conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD and OCD. It has significant implications for health, housing, safeguarding and social care. And yet there are no national guidelines in the UK to ensure that people affected receive consistent, appropriate support.
That is what we are campaigning to change.
In October 2025, the UK Parliament held its first-ever debate on hoarding. This week, we have continued that conversation - amplifying lived experience, sharing resources and tools, and making the case for a standardised national approach to hoarding support.
We are calling on practitioners, commissioners, policymakers and sector leaders to add their voices. What should national guidelines for hoarding support include? What does good practice look like in your area? What needs to change?
🔗 www.hoardingawarenessweek.co.uk
