Research groups, including details of ongoing research and publications (not checked if included on PubMed)
The ARU Possessions and Hoarding Collective (UK).
Kings College NIHR policy research unit in Health and Social Care Workforce has a list of publications about hoarding (UK). Not all are relevant.
The Hoarding Research Group; publications from their research. Northumbria University. Academic group who works alongside the UK Hoarding Partnership of professionals working with people who hoard (presentation). (UK)
Other key UK researchers include
Paul Salkovskis at Oxford University
Stephen Kellett at Sheffield University
James Gregory at Cardiff University
Victoria Ruby-Granger at De Montfort University, Leicester
Hoarding Research Team, Boston University (US) Some key experts work there
Topics
Assessment
Clutter Image Rating and Assessment Tool Guidelines in Barnsley self-neglect and hoarding policy (viewed 1/62024).Used most widely
Hoarding Rating Scale on International OCD Foundation’s clinical assessment page, with details (viewed 1/62024).
Perdusa A et al (2013) The Structured Interview for Hoarding Disorder (SIHD): Development, usage and further validation, Version 2.
Safety questions from Steketee et al (2013)Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Therapist Guide (2nd edition) (viewed 1/62024).
Saving Inventory-Revised on International OCD Foundation’s clinical assessment page, with details (viewed 1/62024).
ICD Clutter–Hoarding Scale. Institute for Challenging Disorganization. Assessment measurement tool, with 5 levels. Health and safety for professional organisers and others (non-professional) (viewed 1/62024). Widely used.
Uniform inspection checklist Centre for Hoarding and Cluttering. For individuals and agencies. Author social worker with hoarding expertise. Detailed and specific eg Pathways – Minimum of 36″/91cm wide.
Fire
Anon Community case studies ; hoarding. Part of hoarding section, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire service (viewed 1/6/24).
Lucini, G et al (2009) An Analysis of fire Incidents Involving Hoarding Households Dissertation.
Advice, training and guidance for professionals Avon Fire and Rescue Includes free online training for people who work with hoarders (viewed 25/2/2024).
Hoarding; some myths and truths. Chief Fire Officers Association (viewed 25/5/2024).
Duvanna,P (2019) Hoarding and fire safety London Fire Brigade. Slides from a presentation.
Your London Fire Brigade 2023-2029 written for the public. Doesnt mention hoarding specifically, but it falls in their aim ‘To target London’s most vulnerable people’ (page 33) Assessment of risk document includes hoarding as a ‘behavioural vulnerability.’
Anon (2023) Firefighters offer support to those with hoarding tendencies over concerns cost of living c
Hoarders: ‘Help needed to cut fire-deaths risk’ in Wales BBC (viewed 3/5/2024).
Resources for people who hoard:
Hoarding Humberside fire and rescue.
Hoarding disorder. Written for carers and support workers, not people who hoard. London Fire Brigade
Fire safety at home (general) LFB
(also in ‘safety’ further down this page)
Housing
There will be some overlap in content. The results show the is range of agencies producing them.
Anon (2015)Professional Practice Note: Hoarding and how to approach it; guidance for Environmental Health Officers and others Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Includes a research study (page 14 of PDF) of councils’ environmental health departments.
Hoarding Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Council. Written for council staff and public. Long- keep scrolling down.
Anon ‘Hoarding is more than just a fire risk’ Inside Housing. (viewed 15/5/2024) housing association’s project to raise residents’ awareness of safety issues.
Gardelli,S (2022) Social housing tenants and hoarding behaviour:
a landlords’ perspective Research report.
Larkin, P (2024) Assessment of Critical Health and Safety Risks in Homes where Hoarding is Prevalent. Journal of Community Health Feb;49(1):8-16 (in Pubmed)
Onward Help with Hoarding . ‘Outside the Box’ approach. Team of expert staff. Also has links to several peer support groups ‘Hoarders helping hoarders’.
Magos, N (2021) A Guide to Hoarding Best Practice Foundations (National Home Improvement Associations), written to encourage local authorities to see hoarding is an important issue and possible actions. Includes a research study.
McPhillps,M (2015) Hoarding; key considerations and examples of good practice. National Housing Federation (viewed 7/7/2024)
Porter,P (2022) Council tenancies and hoarding behaviours: A study with a large social landlord in England Health Soc Car Community Nov;30(6):2292-2299. (in Pubmed)
Robb Ket al (2021), Further Inspection: Integrating Housing Code Enforcement and Social Services to Improve Community Health.J.Int J Environ Res Public Health. Nov 16;18(22):12014 (USA research) in Pubmed
Slatter, M. (2008). Treasures, Trash and Tenure: Hoarding and Housing Risk. People, Place and Policy, 2(1), pp. 28-36. Discussion, literature review, case studies
Silva Housing Hoarding Support works together with Hoarding Disorders UK to run a support group. Website includes how to talk to someone who hoards. Includes list of important documents to keep safe.
Single homeless Project Buried in chaos Includes how they work with people affected.(viewed 7/7/2024)
Hoarding disorder references 