A Scots mum has been left fearing for her asthmatic son’s health after a chronic damp problem has left her council house ‘covered in mould’. Laura Nicholson claims the long-running issue has left her walls wet to the touch and black with fungus which has spread to bedding, clothing and furniture throughout the Motherwell property.
The 37-year-old told how son Kayden, 12, has been in hospital three times in recent weeks with breathing difficulties, which she believes are being made worse by the living conditions. Council chiefs say they are actively helping the mum-of-three but were unable to find mould at the property last week due to Laura cleaning it daily for the health of the family.
Laura explained: “I’m crying out for help and I feel like I’m getting nowhere. It’s like I’m being ignored and my children's lives are at risk. I don’t know where else to turn with this and it's affecting our health.
