Hoarding and learning from inquests – safeguarding to prevent tragic outcomes
Hoarding is a recognised disorder where someone acquires an excessive number of items and stores them in a chaotic manner, usually resulting in unmanageable amounts of clutter. George Riach, Julia Jones, Kate Hicks and Matthew Watts consider the importance of the wide scale issue for local authorities, housing providers and health and care providers. They also offer some practical recommendations…
December 12, 2025
Hoarding and learning from inquests – safeguarding to prevent tragic outcomes
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