SHARE offers free damp and condensation course for housing sector professionals

SHARE offers free damp and condensation course for housing sector professionals

Daryl McIntosh

Following the recent inquest into the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in December 2020, SHARE is offering free awareness training on the effects of damp and mould issues in properties as well as highlighting the actions required to mitigate these hazards.

The inquest concluded with the coroner determining that Awaab lost his life “because of prolonged exposure to mould and damp” despite his father having highlighted the poor property standards to Rochdale Borough Housing Association; advice from the housing association was to air the flat to eradicate the damp and mould. The coroner has described the case as a “defining moment” for the housing sector.

Daryl McIntosh, CEO of SHARE, said: “The tragedy of a toddler dying due to damp and mould issues is beyond comprehension. Those providing homes or managing properties have a level of responsibility to ensure properties are maintained to a safe standard and they understand the risk when standards are not met. As a charitable enterprise supporting the housing sector, I am delighted SHARE can offer this training to guide housing staff on best practice, allowing them to advise tenants accordingly whilst demonstrating that they have their health and safety at heart.”

SHARE’s virtual course will run on 9th December from 10am to 11.30am online.

The course is open to all those providing housing or property management services in Scotland, and as there is limited capacity will be run on a ‘first-come, first served’ basis.

To register for the online course, click HERE.

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