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Time: 1pm-3pm (London, UK) with a ten-minute break
Price: Free
Speakers: Lynn Howells, Expert by experience and hoarding support group Chair, Kat Band, Director for Hoarding Disorders UK (East) CIC, Camilla O'Brennan, Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Officer, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Understand the many potential challenges facing people who hoard during Christmas
Appreciate the impact hoarding behaviours may have on the wider family, during a time which is meant to bring them together
Deepen your understanding of the need for thoughtful practice when working with people who hoard
Appreciate the need to respond with kindness and compassion during an increased time of stress and anxiety
Who should attend?
Social Workers (students and newly qualified to Principal Social Workers)
Team and Service Managers
Housing professionals
Fire and rescue personnel
Emergency service workers
Mental Health professionals
Occupational Therapists
Health professionals
Professionals from relevant charity and third sector organisations
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