Healthy Homes Need Holistic Systems Thinking
26/05/2025
Charlotte Todd from Eastlight Community Homes joins us to expose the deeper, interconnected realities of damp and mould. Her MSc research shows this isn’t just a housing issue – it’s about people, policy, and how systems interact.
Key Insights:
Holistic Lens: Damp and mould tie into fuel poverty, climate change, NHS costs, and social inequality. Solving one means understanding the whole.
Surprising Finds: Heating type isn’t the main culprit. Post-war housing materials and how we live today are bigger factors.
People First: Every resident is unique – treating cases individually avoids one-size-fits-all failures.
Tech for Good: Early action through sensors like Switchee and Healthy Homes tech can prevent issues before they escalate.
Policy Gap: The UK’s fuel poverty definition misses those struggling most.
Resources:
BRE Cost Study: bregroup.com
Awaab’s Law: Awaab's Law
Creating healthier homes starts with seeing the whole picture – and listening to the people who live it.
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