Hoarding - why more people are seeking help

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The number of people seeking help for extreme hoarding has risen sharply since the first lockdown in March 2020. In this episode of 5 Minutes On... the BBC's Emily Unia meets David. He describes himself as a collector, but is one of a growing number of problem-hoarders seeking help. One of the biggest risks associated with hoarding is fire, and across the country emergency services try to map where hoarders are living, in case they are called out. All the different organisations working to help those with hoarding behaviours say more support is needed, especially since the pandemic. Image Credit: BBC