Energy crisis: How living in a cold home affects your health
With the world in the grip of a global energy crisis, hundreds of millions of people are now facing fuel poverty this winter as they struggle to keep their homes warm.
Can damp and mould affect my health?
Yes, if you have damp and mould in your home you’re more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma. Damp and mould can also affect the immune system. Who’s affected? Some people are more sensitive than others, including: babies and children older people those with existing skin problems, such as atopic eczema those with respiratory problems,…