Jigsaw Support

23/09/2026

Just a reminder of our International Day of Older People celebration in Stalybridge on Monday! Jigsaw Homes Tameside

To celebrate this year's International Day of Older People our Live Well in Later Life team are hosting an afternoon of activities on Monday, 28th September at Stalybridge Civic Hall. (Lunch included). This will help you find out 'what's on your doorstep' in Tameside. If you are aged 50 or over, we would love to see you there. Details below.

09/09/2026

To celebrate this year's International Day of Older People our Live Well in Later Life team are hosting an afternoon of activities on Monday, 28th September at Stalybridge Civic Hall. (Lunch included). This will help you find out 'what's on your doorstep' in Tameside. If you are aged 50 or over, we would love to see you there. Details below.

06/08/2026

If you’re over 50 and live in Dukinfield or Stalybridge, have your say on what living well in later life looks like to you 📢

Live Well in Later Life (LWILL) delivered by Jigsaw Support is encouraging people to help shape local support services for older people.

Take part in a short survey and find out more about getting involved at https://www.tameside.gov.uk/w/50-

Make sure to share with anyone in the area you think should be part of LWILL!

30/07/2026

Are you aged over 50 and live in Ridge Hill or the Dukinfield/Stalybridge ward in Tameside? Our Live Well in Later Life programme, in partnership with the Together Centre, has launched a Handyperson service for small jobs around the home. Get in touch to see if we can help!

15/05/2026

This Hoarding Awareness Week, what is the most important thing to remember?

Behind every situation is a person with experiences, emotions, and reasons that matter.

When we focus only on the environment, we risk missing what’s really going on. When we focus on the person, we create the opportunity for real change.

See the person, not the hoard.

If you or someone you know needs our support with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website to get in touch https://ow.ly/S5sF50YVY4v

14/05/2026

How can we make a difference to someone who needs support with hoarding behaviour?

What helps most is:
• Building a consistent, trusting relationship.
• Being non-judgemental.
• Working collaboratively.
• Setting small, realistic goals.
• Progress is often slow and not always linear, and that’s okay.

Relationship-based support leads to lasting and sustainable change.

If you or someone you know needs our support, please get in touch via our website https://ow.ly/1Wi250YVY2y

13/05/2026

It's Hoarding Awareness Week - and one common question is 'do people choose to live like this?'

It is closely linked to mental health, and often linked to experiences such as trauma, loss, or grief.

A helpful shift in thinking is:
• Not “What’s wrong with this person?”
• But “What has happened to this person?”

Understanding reduces judgement and improves support.

If you, or anyone you know, needs help with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website for more information on who to contact https://ow.ly/Scqa50YVXXK

12/05/2026

A question we are often asked about hoarding.... Why don't people just throw things away?

Removing items without the person’s involvement can cause significant distress and trauma. In many cases, it leads to belongings building up again, sometimes more quickly than before.

What helps instead:
• Building trust.
• Working at the person’s pace.
• Making small, agreed steps.

Clearing a space isn’t the same as supporting a person.

If you, or someone you know needs support with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website https://ow.ly/gONb50YVXP9

11/05/2026

This week is Hoarding Awareness Week 2026. All week we will be answering questions to help everyone understand hoarding and help reduce the stigma around it.

It’s important to understand:
• It’s not about mess or clutter.
• It’s about emotional attachment, safety, and life experiences.
Over time, it can begin to affect:
• The functionality of someone's home.
• Safety within their living environment.
• Limited space to carry out everyday activities or do things they enjoy at home.

For many people, their belongings serve a purpose such as providing comfort, a sense of identity, or protection.

If you, or someone you know needs support with hoarding, please visit our website https://ow.ly/JF1P50YVXvZ

20/04/2026

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Do you need SUPPORT with FUNDING for a Neighbourhood PROJECT? 🤝

Visit https://foundation.jigsawhomes.org.uk to see how we can help.➡️