Understanding Hoarding is a 2-hour course which takes an in-depth look at the mental health condition of hoarding, including definitions, causes, symptoms, implications, and good practice. This course is designed primarily for housing support agencies; it may also be of interest to any agency, or individual, that delivers community-based services.
“I never attend any training expecting to go away with ‘the answer,’ but I feel this training has helped better my awareness and has given me some areas to research more.”
— Understanding Hoarding, previous attendee
Course content:
Here are the topics covered in Understanding Hoarding:
What is hoarding?
Experiences of hoarding: The hoarder’s perspective
Understanding the condition: Our experiences
A disorder in its own right, or part of OCD?
Characteristics of hoarding behaviour
Potential causes of hoarding
Health and safety implications of hoarding
Safeguarding: Children living with hoarders
The Clutter Image Rating Tool
Relevant hoarding legislation
Forms of treatment for hoarding
Helping hoarders address their issues: The views of a hoarder
Upcoming public courses:
Friday 4 September 2026 (Online)
Session details:
Friday 4 September 2026 1:00pm — 3:00pm
Location:
Online via video call (instructions will be sent prior)
Course fee:
£60 per person
Book a place:
Complete the form below to book a place on any of the public course dates currently listed.
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Request a quote:
If you would like to enquire about this training for a group or business, please request a bespoke quote.
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Frequently asked questions:
Check out the answers to some common questions below. If you want to ask something else, please contact us.
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Public dates for Understanding Hoarding are currently priced at £60 per person. However, if you are signing up a group of more than 4 people, please contact us for a bespoke quote and we will provide you with a competitive individual quote to match your requirements.
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Yes, upon completion of the course you will receive a PDF certificate by email.
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Anyone aged 16 years or over is welcome to attend Understanding Hoarding.
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If you are unable to attend the course you are booked on, you may substitute, by prior arrangement and after notifying us via email (admin@devonmind.com), someone else from your organisation on one occasion.
If you are unable to attend, and not in a position to substitute your place with another person, then the following cancellation charges will apply:
16-12 weeks before the course: 25% of the fee
12-8 weeks before the course: 50% of the fee
8-2 weeks before the course: 75% of the fee
Less than 14 days before the course: 100% of the fee
Please note: full payment is required for non-attendance on a booking that has been transferred.
Please remember that Devon Mind is a registered charity and these circumstances will have a significant impact on our work. We're extremely grateful for your continued support and look forward to meeting your future training requirements.