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Housing

Healthier homes start with understanding the conditions that can affect the people living in them. IOM helps housing providers understand and manage the conditions that can affect residents’ health. Our independent assessment and practical advice identify risks, inform action and support healthier, safer homes.

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Risks and challenges in Housing

Damp, poor air quality, asbestos and microbial contamination can affect residents’ health and create complex challenges across housing estates.

IOM investigates building conditions and potential health risks to establish what is happening, why it matters and where action is needed.

Clear, independent evidence supports proportionate action, better investment decisions and safer homes for residents.

Understand building-related risks

Identify asbestos, damp, poor air quality, microbial contamination and other environmental concerns.

Protect residents and workers

Assess risks in occupied properties and support practical controls during maintenance and remedial work.

Prioritise estates investment

Use clear evidence to target monitoring, remediation and improvements where they are needed most.

Support responsible management

Create practical records and recommendations that support duty-holder decisions.

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Tell us what you need to achieve and your enquiry will be directed to the most appropriate team.

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