ALMO Launches Scheme to Tackle Extreme Hoarders

An ALMO has launched a program to tackle serial hoarders who often end up living in unsanitary conditions due to their habit. South Essex Homes, which manages 6,000 properties for Southend-on-Sea Council, is working with ten sufferers of Diogenes Syndrome to ensure their homes are brought back to a habitable condition. Working with local partners and resident volunteers, the ALMO has organised the clearing and cleaning of the homes while also providing emotional support to sufferers who have formed an attachment to their possessions. Read more on Inside Housing.