Environment

Damp, mould and health in 2026: what we know, what has changed and what people can do

Person overlooking a smoky landscape affected by wildfire, illustrating the importance of protecting lung health and reducing smoke exposure for people with aspergillosis, asthma, bronchiectasis and COPD.

Wildfire smoke and aspergillosis: protecting your lungs when air quality falls

Removing mould from a front-loading washing machine by cleaning the rubber door seal to reduce moisture and help prevent mould growth in the home.

How to Remove Mould from Your Washing Machine and Stop It Coming Back

Damp Homes

Damp homes Why are damp…

Person with aspergillosis safely caring for pets, with clean dry bedding, stored hay and advice about reducing fungal spore exposure.

Living Safely with Pets When You Have Aspergillosis

Promotional poster for a UK citizen science project exploring damp homes, mould exposure and respiratory health including aspergillosis

Help Us Improve Our Damp Homes and Health Questionnaire

Infographic showing a space-resistant Aspergillus fungus near the International Space Station alongside lungs affected by aspergillosis, illustrating how fungal survival research in space may improve understanding of human fungal disease.

What a Space-Resistant Fungus Can Teach Us About Aspergillosis

Promotional poster for a UK citizen science project exploring damp homes, mould exposure and respiratory health including aspergillosis

Join our UK Citizen Science Project on Damp Homes and Health

Person with respiratory illness looking at damp and mould on a wall inside a home

Damp, Mould and Aspergillosis: A Practical Guide for Patients Worried About Their Home

People with aspergillosis,…

Infographic showing how to reduce Aspergillus mould exposure at home including ventilation, humidity control, cleaning, and common sources like damp, compost, and houseplants

Reducing Exposure to Mould (Aspergillus) at Home