A HOARDING STORY - A THREAD ⬇️⬇️
Katie (not her real name) has shared her story to help raise awareness of hoarding disorder and shared her experience of her Grandad. Katie is 24 years old, lives near Skegness with her partner, her daughter and 2 dogs. (1/11)
Members of the public can refer themselves or someone they know (with consent) for a Safe and Well Check from @LincsFireRescue
For more info, click the link below 😀😀😀
https://t.co/2nTyLsfiHd
DID YOU KNOW - 12% of our fire fatalities, had recorded that there was a presence of excessive and dangerous storage (hoarding). #HoardingDisorder#Hoarding#FireRisk
For the full Community Plan, see link below:
https://t.co/9p6s94fTbZ
A massive 89% of people who responded said they come into contact with a hoarded property at least once per year, with 6% of people visiting hoarded properties daily, 14% weekly and 28% monthly.
A HOARDING STORY - A THREAD ⬇️⬇️
Katie (not her real name) has shared her story to help raise awareness of hoarding disorder and shared her experience of her Grandad. Katie is 24 years old, lives near Skegness with her partner, her daughter and 2 dogs. (1/11)
If anyone is home schooling children in year 5 or 6. Please see link below on educational website which includes, videos, games and activities on carbon monoxide safety
https://t.co/a51KIIGKky
A massive 89% of people who responded said they come into contact with a hoarded property at least once per year, with 6% of people visiting hoarded properties daily, 14% weekly and 28% monthly.
DID YOU KNOW - 12% of our fire fatalities, had recorded that there was a presence of excessive and dangerous storage (hoarding). #HoardingDisorder#Hoarding#FireRisk
For the full Community Plan, see link below:
https://t.co/9p6s94fTbZ
Members of the public can refer themselves or someone they know (with consent) for a Safe and Well Check from @LincsFireRescue
For more info, click the link below 😀😀😀
https://t.co/2nTyLsfiHd
A recent survey suggests that only 10% of people feel positive and sympathetic towards people who hoard.
Removing the stigma around hoarding and problematic disorganisation can encourage people to speak out and ask for help!
#Hoarding#Disorganisation
Many people who experience excess clutter in their homes have other underlying mental health conditions. If you suspect someone you know lives in a 'full house', encourage them to talk to friends, family or a professional. #MentalHealth#Hoarding#Clutter
We have brilliant people working in many different roles in the Brigade to help keep #London and Londoners safe. Meet mother & daughter, Helen and Katie. Helen works in our Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Scheme, whilst Katie works in Fire Safety #999Day https://t.co/u9U3MJkQlT
A Safe and Well visit is NOT to judge you, or for someone to tell you what YOUR home should look like. To refer yourself or someone else for a Safe & Well check please visit https://t.co/2nTyLsfiHd
Please be assured that a Safe and Well visit from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is to reduce harm and make your home safer by offering fire safety advice such as escape routes and smoke detection etc
Did you know 12% of our fire fatalities, had recorded that was a presence of excessive and dangerous storage (hoarding).
If you come across hoarded properties, we’d like you to take part in our survey. https://t.co/eSCGjIzotf