What health issues are linked to damp and mould in UK homes?

Damp and mould in homes are linked to significant health problems, including pneumonia, worsened chronic illnesses like asthma and heart disease, and impacts on mental well-being.

How many people in the UK live in homes with damp and mould?

An estimated 15 million people in the UK, including approximately six million families and three million children, live in homes with issues such as damp, mould, or cold.

What is Awab's Law and why was it introduced?

Awab's Law was introduced in 2023 in memory of Awaab Ishak, who died in 2020 due to mould exposure. It requires social landlords to address damp and mould issues within strict timeframes.

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Mum's Horror After Son Hospitalised by Mould

2 Feb

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Summary

Damp and mould in homes are making millions of people ill.
A child was hospitalised with pneumonia due to home mould.
Campaigns urge treating unfit housing as a public health crisis.

Mum's Horror After Son Hospitalised by Mould

Millions of UK residents are living in homes with damp and mould, leading to significant health problems. Colleen Curran’s son, Jonjo, was hospitalised with pneumonia and required oxygen for five days, a condition doctors linked to the severe damp and mould in their Birmingham council house.

This situation has amplified calls for treating unfit housing as a public health crisis. A report revealed that 15 million people in the UK, including an estimated six million families and three million children, live in homes with issues like damp, mould, or cold.

The Health Equals campaign is at the forefront of advocating for better living conditions, supported by figures like Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts. The campaign highlights that these conditions worsen chronic illnesses and impact mental well-being.