It’s Day 4 of National #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, and today Oldham Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB) is focusing on supporting practitioners who encounter hoarding behaviour as part of their work. Our aim is to promote a person-centred, outcome-focused, and solution-based approach.

OSAB Hoarding and Self-Neglect Resources for Practitioners

• 7-Minute Briefing on Hoarding
  A quick introduction to hoarding, key messages, and links to three core resources…
• Responding to Hoarding Guidance and Self-Neglect Policy, Procedures and Guidance
  These resources outline definitions, indicators, key practice principles, and procedures to follow.
• Self-Neglect Toolkit
  This toolkit is packed with tools, hints, and tips to support defensible decision-making. It includes guidance on mental capacity, what adults who self-neglect might hope (and fear) when practitioners arrive, common practice solutions, and the use of Clutter Image Ratings.

Oldham Hoarding Peer Support Group
Local agencies Positive Steps and TOG Mind have launched an Oldham Hoarding Peer Support Group. Check out the flyer below for details.

Training Opportunities
Why not attend a multi-agency webinar? A webinar provides the chance to watch a pre-recorded session and ask any questions.

• Hoarding Awareness Webinar
  20 November 2025 | 11:30–13:00 | Microsoft Teams
  View flyer and book your place
• Self-Neglect and Hoarding Webinar
  24 March 2026 | 12:30–16:00 | Microsoft Teams
  View flyer and book your place