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Holistic Hoarding, Cardiff, Cardiff (2025)

24/11/2025

✨🐣 Just one week to go until our Hoarding Assessment Tool in Children’s Homes(HATCH) is released! 🐣✨

As we countdown to the launch happening on Monday 1st December, let’s celebrate Amy our Family Caseworker, who is the incredible mind and heart behind HATCH🌟

With over 15 years’ experience in healthcare, spanning autism, learning disabilities, elderly care, children and families, and mental health, Amy has a remarkable ability to connect with people of all ages, especially children.

She brings this expertise into her work with the families we support who are experiencing hoarding challenges, creating fun, age-appropriate sessions that help turn what could be a difficult journey into something positive and manageable, ensuring the children involved feel safe, understood and able to thrive💛

It’s this hands-on experience and deep understanding of families’ needs that inspired Amy to create the HATCH tool, which is designed to support practitioners and families in building safer, more nurturing home environments.

❗️ There are still a few spaces left at the free launch seminar happening on Monday 1st December at 1-2pm, where Amy, alongside our director Kayley, will give an insight into the impact of hoarding on children and purpose, structure and practical use of the HATCH tool🐥

Reserve your spot - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-hatch-improving-safety-for-children-in-hoarded-homes-tickets-1967629066505?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/11/2025

Every day, we show up for others, but to do that sustainably, we must also show up for ourselves 🌿💚

Your wellbeing matters just as much as the people you support, and when you create space for rest, reflection, and renewal, you are able to show up clearer, calmer, and more grounded in your practice🧘🏼‍♀️

Let us know in the comments your favourite way to switch off and recharge💭

13/11/2025

Introducing HATCH: Improving Safety for Children in Hoarded Homes🐣🏡

We are pleased to invite you to a free one-hour seminar to mark the release of the Hoarding Assessment Tool in Children’s Homes (HATCH), a free practical resource designed to support professionals in identifying when hoarding behaviours may be impacting children’s safety and wellbeing in the home.

Developed by our Family Case Worker, Amy Coulson, the HATCH tool offers a sensitive and accessible way to recognise early signs of risk, open supportive conversations and help ensure that children have safe and healthy spaces to grow.

During this session, you’ll hear from Amy and our director, Kayley Hyman, as they discuss:
* How hoarding can affect children’s daily life, safety, relationships and development.
* The purpose, structure and practical use of the HATCH tool.

Whether you are a social worker, early help practitioner, school staff member, housing professional, or anyone working with families, this seminar will offer helpful guidance, language, and approaches that prioritise care, dignity and child wellbeing.

Free to attend and open to all professionals interested in children’s safety and hoarding awareness.

We look forward to sharing HATCH with you 💚

Reserve you space - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-hatch-improving-safety-for-children-in-hoarded-homes-tickets-1967629066505?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/11/2025

BBC Breakfast feature on Hoarding Disorder 📺🗞️💚

Yesterday morning our director Kayley Hyman appeared on BBC Breakfast to continue the conversation around hoarding disorder being debated in UK Parliament for the very first time.

Following the success of the BBC News feature that ran earlier this year, which followed our partners Clouds End CIC as they first approached Paulette Hamilton MP for her support in establishing national guidelines to support, the House of Commons officially held their first ever debate centred around hoarding disorder on Wednesday 22nd October.

This has inevitably created a national discussion around what hoarding disorder really is, which Kayley was privileged to be able to provide information on, especially highlighting why redefining the outdated and harmful stereotypes around hoarding is crucial for implementing support that reflects its reality as a recognised mental health condition.

We are proud to be apart of this incredible industry, and take pride in standing alongside the individuals, organisations and communities who have worked tirelessly to see a national response in understanding the reality of hoarding disorder and the support it requires. We look forward to supporting the ongoing work needed to ensure long-lasting change! 💚

Watch the full segment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXNbX3Ld84M

07/11/2025

Join the Holistic Hoarding Community📧🩵

Sign up to our brand new mailing list and you will be the first to hear the big news coming next week and get early access to a FREE seminar 👀

Can anyone guess what it might be..💭

Join now - https://mailchi.mp/10164cb5fd70/holistic-hoarding-email-sign-up-form

04/11/2025

Letting go doesn’t have to mean losing something, it can mean giving it new life 🌱

As our Family Case Worker Amy drops off client donations to a local rethink + reuse centre, let’s take a look at some of the ways belongings can find a second home ♻️

It is important to remember that for those living with hoarding behaviours every item carries meaning, and every goodbye is personal. Being part of the decision about where each item finds its next home can bring a sense of control, dignity, and comfort, turning letting go into an empowering step forward.💚

30/10/2025

Clutter Buddies, our collaborative program with University of South Wales Psychology Department 💚🧠

Since launching in May 2024, this initiative has offered psychology students short to medium term volunteer placements supporting individuals with hoarding tendencies, excessive clutter, and difficulties with home organisation.

Through this partnership, students apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, providing compassionate, practical support while contributing to developing new approaches in hoarding intervention and awareness.

It has been a huge success so far, with students gaining invaluable hands-on experience and service users benefiting from personalised, empathetic support. And has even led to two placements joining our team on a full-time basis, a true reflection of the initiative’s effectiveness and shared commitment to lasting change.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to work closely with the University of South Wales, a huge thank you to Dan Bowers, Maud, and the Psychology Department for making this collaboration possible🫶🏼💚

27/10/2025

Our founder, Kayley Hyman, recently had the opportunity to write an article for Welsh Housing Quarterly highlighting the urgent need for a nationally structured response to hoarding support ✍🏼💙

Even though Hoarding Disorder has been recognised as a mental health disorder since 2013, there is still very limited pathways for clients to access the appropriate support. The lack of clear national guidance often means organisations are left unsure how to respond, leading to inconsistent and sometimes unfair outcomes for those affected.

It’s time to move beyond forced clearances and eviction notices, and instead, embrace harm reduction, collaboration and empathy when supporting those affected by hoarding💙

Read the article here - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/holistic-hoarding-cic_hoarding-and-harm-reduction-whq-article-activity-7388528050759708672-on9q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAD3oq5EBxuz6L-j9Lk1ZGndbmOCHvEKV7_4

23/10/2025

We are so excited to welcome Kirsty to the team at Holistic Hoarding 👋🏼🤩🩵

We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Kirsty for several years through her roles with our partners Clouds End CIC and as the face behind National Hoarding Awareness Week. We’re now absolutely thrilled to have her join us in-house as our new Business and Marketing Support.

Alongside her extensive experience in keeping organisations running smoothly behind the scenes, Kirsty brings a strong understanding of mental health, especially all things hoarding, and is currently training to become a counsellor.

With her unique blend of logic, creativity, and compassion, we know Kirsty will make a hugely positive contribution to both our current projects and our exciting future ventures.🩵

20/10/2025

Did you know? Hoarding behaviours usually don’t occur in isolation and are commonly associated with additional co-occurring conditions 🫶🏼💡

When supporting a person with hoarding behaviours, it’s important to:

🩵Acknowledge every person’s experience with hoarding is unique, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to support.
🩵Recognise and take into account underlying factors and co-morbid conditions.
🩵Approach with empathy, not judgment.
🩵Understand a persons challenges are shaped by more than just excess belongings, the primary focus is always the their safety and wellbeing.

Appreciating the complexities of each person’s experience ensures the support provided is effective, empathetic, and avoids causing further harm 🏠

10/10/2025

We are proud to be spending at the Mental Health Awards & Conference in Wales💚

This year’s theme, access to services, really resonates with our work. For people living with Hoarding Disorder, a recognised mental health condition by and the DSM-5, finding the right support can be one of the biggest challenges.

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that every condition deserves understanding, compassion and equal recognition. By keeping the conversation open, we can help break down stigma and create space for people to feel heard and supported💬🌿

16/07/2025

Yesterday was pure magic! 🌳🦋 Members from our Thinking Space support group embarked on an outdoors wellbeing walk with the amazing Ian Thomas from . Not only did we learn about the incredible nature and wildlife around us, but we also discovered the fascinating connections between the Welsh language and the places we call home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌿 We're already counting down the days until our next adventure! 🌟 Thanks, Ian, for sharing your knowledge and passion with us 🙏
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