A 28-member alliance called the New Environment Action Team (NEAT) will bring together the social, community and private sectors to better identify and engage hoarders.
A 28-member alliance called the New Environment Action Team will bring together the social, community and private sectors to better identify and engage hoarders.
NEAT comprises 28 members, including social service agencies with experience supporting hoarders and spotting at-risk cases. Trade and industry associations keen to contribute to decluttering and refreshing homes have also been included, the two ministries said in a press release on Wednesday . “Addressing hoarding in a holistic manner requires us to go beyond just decluttering and refreshing homes. We need to create a robust support system to shift behaviour, strengthen community support, and prevent recurrence,” said Mr Lee.
With Singapore's ageing population and shifting demographics, the number of hoarding cases is expected to rise. In extreme cases, hoarding can create health and safety hazards for both occupants and neighbours. The HMCG, led by the Municipal Services Office , was set up in 2014 to coordinate efforts across agencies and resolve protracted and severe hoarding cases. Government agencies from the HMCG will support NEAT in addressing severe cases and ensuring public safety.
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