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Father of boy killed by mould in flat urges tenants with similar issue to ‘get out’

Exclusive: Parents of Awaab Ishak speak out after two-year-old son died due to untreated mould in social housing flat

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Mould seen as 'standard repair' by RBH worker a month before Awaab died despite pregnant mum's distress, damning report reveals

The Housing Ombudsman says the landlord should have escalated concerns

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023

A step towards meaningful change following the case of tragic Awaab Ishak

Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester joined Shelter boss Dr Polly Neate on Radio 4 to speak about the latest update

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

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Probe into mould death of boy, 2, finds 'widespread failings' at housing association

A watchdog has found "widespread failings" at the housing association where two-year-old Awaab Ishak was exposed to mould and died days after his birthday

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Landlords of flat which caused boy's death had over 100 mould complaints last year

Rochdale Borough Housing admitted it was wrong after it was slammed for appearing to try to blame Awaab Ishak'family for the mould

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

'Awaab Ishak's death could have been prevented - but the Government did not act'

Rachael Bletchly says that two-year-old Awaab Ishak's death could have been prevented – had the Government acted years ago to improve Britain's housing stock. Some 839,000 homes are affected by damp

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

No apology, a last minute confession, massive pay rises - the housing bosses who failed Awaab Ishak

Gareth Swarbrick 'politely declined' our request for an interview

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

'We complained so many times about mould in our home but they did nothing to help us - now our beautiful Awaab is dead'

Awaab Ishak died after being exposed to mould in his home, managed by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

All the ways tragic two-year-old toddler Awaab Ishak was failed before his death

Bad decisions were taken by those who should have acted in his best interests

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

A 'happy, smiley baby' harmed by 'disgusting' mould: What we've heard so far in the Awaab Ishak inquest

The coroner's conclusion is due this week

Manchester Evening News · Nov 13, 2022

Heartbreaking letter reveals health visitor's plea over Awaab Ishak's mouldy home

The letter was sent to Rochdale Borough Housing in July 2020, around five months before the toddler died

Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022

Housing boss 'would have repaired mould issues if he knew boy, 2, lived in damp flat' months before his death, inquest hears

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing staff claimed they believed Awaab Ishak's father lived alone

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Three days into his inquest... housing bosses admit they SHOULD have done more to tackle mould at tragic two-year-old's home

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing now says its actions were 'inappropriate'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022

Mum of tragic toddler, 2, pleaded for help with mould-hit home the day before he died, inquest hears

Mould at Awaab Ishak's home has been described as 'the most plausible, or only, explanation' for his fatal breathing difficulties

Manchester Evening News · Nov 5, 2022

Inside the 'disgusting' mouldy home family tried to leave before death of two-year-old son

Awaab Ishak's death has been linked to damp and mould

Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022

Boy, 2, couldn't breathe through his nose during final days in 'disgusting' damp and mould-hit home, inquest hears

Awaab Ishak's family recalled their final moments with the toddler

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