Many people living with aspergillosis, asthma and chronic lung disease tell us they are worried about damp, mould and housing conditions — but often struggle to know:
- whether their home really has a problem
- who to trust for advice
- whether mould testing is reliable
- and what effective remediation should involve.
There is currently considerable uncertainty around indoor mould assessment, air sampling and interpretation of results. Many patients report difficulty obtaining clear, independent advice or meaningful remediation.
At the same time, we still know surprisingly little about the real-life health impact of living in damp homes across the UK.
A UK Citizen Science Project
We are supporting a UK citizen science project exploring how damp homes may affect health, including respiratory health and conditions such as aspergillosis.
Citizen science projects involve members of the public helping researchers and healthcare communities better understand real-world problems by sharing experiences and observations.
You do not need to have diagnosed aspergillosis to take part.
We are interested in hearing from people:
- living in damp or mouldy homes
- living in homes without damp
- with respiratory conditions
- and without respiratory conditions.
The initial registration takes about 1 minute and simply records your interest in the project.
Why this matters
By taking part, you may help improve understanding of:
- damp homes and respiratory disease
- mould exposure
- indoor air quality
- housing conditions
- challenges with mould assessment and remediation
- and the wider health impact of dampness in UK homes.
We hope the project will help patients, clinicians, housing professionals and researchers better understand:
- how people experience damp homes in real life
- the difficulties many people face obtaining reliable advice
- the limitations of current mould assessment approaches
- and what practical interventions may genuinely improve health and quality of life.
Related information
You can also read our practical guide discussing damp homes, mould testing, remediation and tenant support:
Read our guide to damp, mould and aspergillosis
Find out more or register your interest
Damp Homes and Health Study UK
Please share this project with:
- patients and carers
- healthcare professionals
- housing professionals
- damp and mould specialists
- environmental health professionals
- researchers
- and anyone interested in improving understanding of damp homes and health.
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