Mum hoarded 6,500 clothing items for self-esteem
Sheeny told the BBC she began collecting clothing and shoes to boost her self-esteem during a difficult relationship, with more than 6,500 items of clothing and 400 pairs of shoes in her home.
Help emerges for children of parents who hoard
Local authorities urged to intervene earlier to assist children of hoarders, with a dedicated support line launched by Hoarding UK to support these children.
Gloucester’s hoarding programme keeps people in their homes
The council brought in Hoarding UK to train staff and run six support groups. Prof Sharon Morein, of the UK Hoarding Network and Partnership, tells the Guardian that local authorities are beginning to listen.
The enthralling, emotional inside story of a house clearance
Brendan O’Shea founded house clearance business Just Clear in 2012 with one van. His team now clears 15 to 20 probate properties a day.
‘I want a tidy life, but I can’t do it on my own’
Edward Brown has helped set up a Blackburn peer support group for people living with hoarding disorder. He told BBC News about the overwhelming psychological distress the condition brings, and the trauma at its root.