Awaab Ishak aged two died because mould was not treated at his home, coroner rules

A little boy died because the mould at his home was not treated, an inquest has found. Awaab Ishak was aged just two when he died in December 2020.

Now, following a six-day inquest, a coroner has ruled that he died following exposure to the mould. The hearing, at Rochdale Coroners Court, found that the mould was neither treated nor prevented at his family's home in the town by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH).

Coroner Joanne Kearsley also concluded today (November 15) that the medical advice given to Awaab's family also meant he received 'sub-optimal' care that could not prevent his cardiac arrest. However, Ms Kearsley did not conclude the actions of RBH or Northern Care Alliance, the NHS trust which oversees Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Urgent Care Centre, were gross failures that could amount to 'neglect'.