Walsall Safeguarding Partnership

Sessions 3 & 4 starting this afternoon 'Stigma and Hoarding' and 'Hoarding and Trauma informed response' led by Ian Porter and @SSAdultsBoard's Deb Ward @WVsafeguarding @DudleyDSPP

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Today @Safe_Walsall are supporting the Black Country Safeguarding Partnerships - to raise awareness during Hoarding Awareness Week 'Behind Closed Doors'

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Walsall Safeguarding Partnership, Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together, Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership and Sandwell Safeguarding Adults board are all working together to host the Black Country Regional Hoarding Conference today with 200 professionals from all agencies

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BC 'Behind Closed Doors' Regional Hoarding Conference kicked off by Sandwell Councillor Jackie Taylor

Workshops 1 and 2 beginning this afternoon 'Are you being served?' Mental Health & Hoarding and 'Family Matters' Neglect/Self Neglect and Hoarding @SSAdultsBoard @WVsafeguarding @DudleyDSPP

Vicarious trauma can involve being preoccupied with thoughts about those you support outside of work or feeling angry or sad about the situation of people you support. Use the Hoarding Support Checklist to help you stay on track when supporting clients #HAW2025

Hoarding disorder, often intertwined with feelings of isolation, can significantly impact both the individual's well-being and their relationships. It can lead to physical health risks, mental health problems, and difficulties in daily life and social interactions

It’s day three of #HAW2025 and the focus is on impact of isolation and how to support clients in a sense of belonging rather than belongings.

Increased awareness can lead to better access to resources earlier intervention & more effective treatment options. It also educates the wider community on how to approach people struggling with hoarding in a compassionate and supportive way, fostering understanding and action.

Hoarding is often misunderstood as mere messiness or laziness, when in reality, it is a complex mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s well-being, relationships, and safety. 2

Raising awareness for hoarding disorder and behaviour is crucial because it helps break down stigma, promotes empathy, and encourages individuals to seek support without fear of judgment. 1

It’s day two of #HAW2025 and @safe_walsall want to encourage individuals and organisations to learn more about Hoarding. Do you know how to spot the signs and respond with empathy? #HAW2025

Today is day one of #HAW2025. Check out @HoardingAW for free resources and to download your involvement pack! hoardingawarenessweek.org.uk

The theme of #HAW2025 is HOARDING DISORDER & EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING - Executive functioning is a set of cognitive skills that help you plan, focus and multitask, it involves regulating your thoughts and actions to achieve goals.

#HAW2025 National Hoarding Awareness Week kicks off today and Walsall Safeguarding Partnership will be supporting the campaign and will be sharing information and resources throughout the week. hoardingawarenessweek.org.uk

Today the partnership are holding “Supporting those who work to protect children from sexual abuse conference”

Walsall Safeguarding Partnership are recruiting to the permanent position of Programme Development Lead this role will be central in developing and coordinating a programme of activity across key priority areas for safeguarding children and adults. wmjobs.co.uk/job/219898/pro…