Self-Neglect & Hoarding Service (Falkirk)

The Self-Neglect & Hoarding Service is based in Falkirk and works with Falkirk Council Adult Support & Protection Service. The service responds to concerns of hoarding within peoples living spaces.

We work with adults aged 18 and over, who are willing to engage to receive support that is related to hoarding and wider issues. We offer support on housing issues, finances, substance use and / or health care and can make referrals to other services as required. We also work together with other Professionals to ensure the support offered is comprehensive and holistic.

Aim & Objectives

• Adults experiencing self-neglect and/ or hoarding will receive supportive and effective interventions to make positive changes in their lives

• Adult will be supported to make lasting community connections which will promote long term mental wellbeing and recovery

• Our interventions will be informed and guided by our self-neglect and hoarding policy and hoarding toolkit

• To build trusting working relationships with individuals and families, supporting them to make informed and positive choices

• Self-neglect is recognised and responded to over the life course

We work in partnership with Falkirk Council Adult Support & Protection Service and partners to provide support when problems have been identified. We work with individuals on a voluntary basis to reduce risk and focus on building and supporting personal strengths, abilities, and resources. We have no time limit to this support and will go along at the individual’s pace. Together with other services we offer a collaborative approach to both practical and emotional support to individuals and whole families.

How can you access us?

To refer complete a Practitioners Hoarding Assessment Form and an Adult Protection Form (AP1) and submit to Falkirk Adult Social Services for assessment. You can contact the Self Neglect and Hoarding Team on: Tel 01259 272112 or Secure Email fv.transformfv@nhs.scot to discuss or be sent a Practitioners Hoarding Assessment Form.