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Every housing association home to be checked for damp and mould after death of toddler Awaab Ishak

It comes following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak - who passed away in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in a one-bedroom housing association flat

Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022

Every housing association home in England ‘to be checked for issues such as damp and mould’ after toddler's death

It comes after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in a one-bedroom housing association flat

Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022

Every housing association home ‘to be checked for issues such as damp and mould’

The Better Social Housing Review called for housing associations to conduct and publish a thorough audit’ of all social homes across England.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

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Death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak ‘defining moment’ for social housing in Bury as review of properties continues

Bury Council said that at the moment they were not aware of any 'similar poor housing' in the borough

Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022

Terrified mum says 'disgusting' mould throughout her home put baby son in hospital

Laura Bowers says she's been complaining to her housing association about the mould for two years but is now deciding to go public after being affected by the death of toddler Awaab Ishak

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

Mum says baby stuck in hospital with breathing problems due to 'stinky mouldy' home

Laura Bowers claims she has been complaining about the growth of mould in her home for more than two years

Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022

Awaab's Law: Change is already happening - but there is so much more to do

Councils and housing associations are taking steps to make sure the tragedy is not repeated

Manchester Evening News · Dec 11, 2022

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The main reason for mould in your home - and how to stop it coming back

“Mould is a result of condensation, mould is not the cause"

Manchester Evening News · Dec 10, 2022

All mould and damp repairs in council housing reviewed after Awaab Ishak death

Further training is being rolled out to all relevant council staff

Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Cotton Field Square

The plans for Central Retail Park PLUS Negotiating the Christmas Markets

Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022

‘People are scared for their lives’ - Experts demand residents on Awaab Ishak estate are moved to empty Seven Sisters flats

Some 400 homes have been left empty as RBH rehouses residents ahead of pulling the blocks down

Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022

Expert's top tips to cut condensation in your home as cold snap hits UK

Many properties weren't made with today's lifestyle in mind

Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022

‘You need to get on top of this or another child could die': Warning over mould-hit RBH homes after toddler's death

RBH bosses were told a little girl was taken to hospital

Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022

Mum in mouldy flat 'fears her toddler is going to die' as she keeps being hospitalised

Aimee James says the recent case of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould, has left her fearing for her asthmatic child's life

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

Mum's fears as children fall ill in damp, mouldy house with leak dripping into bedroom

Nicole Dutton said there is mould everywhere at her home in Widnes, Cheshire, with black spots across the ceiling and the wallpaper almost entirely coming off on one wall

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022

'I won't survive another winter here': Asthma sufferer on council house mould worries

“I WILL be honest with you, I won’t survive another winter in here.”

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022

Mould and damp: what are private tenants’ rights and responsibilities?

What can you do to keep your rented home mould free, and when should your landlord step in to help?

Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

Dis Life: 'Government needs to change how housing works for disabled people'

Out of the 14 million people living in poverty, 3.5 million are disabled people and another 3.5 million have a disabled person in their household, writes Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK

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Manchester Evening News · Dec 1, 2022

Awaab Ishak: Housing association names interim boss as support grows for Awaab's Law

"This is a difficult time to be joining RBH"

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

New housing association chief vows to prioritise safety

Following an inquest into the death of toddler Awaab Ishak, chief executive Gareth Swarbrick was removed from his post at Rochdale Boroughwide Housing

Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

Mum's despair as doctor raises concerns for her children's health in mould-infested home

Kym Austin has watched in horror as the health of her three children has deteriorated, trapped in a mould infested home that has left them returning again and again to the doctors

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

Housing hazards that cost the NHS £1.4bn a year and can be deadly

Letter: There has not been enough investment in ensuring that homes do not threaten the health or life of occupiers, write Prof David Ormandy and Dr Stephen Battersby

Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022

'The kids' coughs aren't going away and I'm panicking': Mum's despair as doctor raises concerns over mould-infested home

'When I read the article about Awaab Ishak I had goose bumps'

Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022

Five children sharing one bedroom 'can't breathe' due to damp and mould

The family say they are living in poor conditions

Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022

Council housing to be reviewed for 'hazards' following tragic death of toddler

"We have set up a local taskforce to start a review into our developments and an action plan to respond to that."

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