Jigsaw Homes Midlands

This Hoarding Awareness Week, what is the most important thing to remember?

Behind every situation is a person with experiences, emotions, and reasons that matter.

When we focus only on the environment, we risk missing what’s really going on. When we focus on the person, we create the opportunity for real change.

See the person, not the hoard.

If you or someone you know needs our support with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website to get in touch https://ow.ly/yc2A50YVY4u

How can we make a difference to someone who needs support with hoarding behaviour?

What helps most is:
• Building a consistent, trusting relationship.
• Being non-judgemental.
• Working collaboratively.
• Setting small, realistic goals.
• Progress is often slow and not always linear, and that’s okay.

Relationship-based support leads to lasting and sustainable change.

If you or someone you know needs our support, please get in touch via our website https://ow.ly/1Wi250YVY2y

It's Hoarding Awareness Week - and one common question is 'do people choose to live like this?'

It is closely linked to mental health, and often linked to experiences such as trauma, loss, or grief.

A helpful shift in thinking is:
• Not “What’s wrong with this person?”
• But “What has happened to this person?”

Understanding reduces judgement and improves support.

If you, or anyone you know, needs help with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website for more information on who to contact https://ow.ly/xwHn50YVXXJ

You won’t know unless you check! Check what you’re missing: https://better-off.jigsawhomes.org.uk/

A quick check could help you feel more informed and in control, whatever your circumstances.