Faster, stronger action needed on cold homes

Gemma, Harrogate
24 January 2011

I live on the top floor of a converted Victorian terraced house. Without the heating on, the temperature inside varies between two and seven degrees.

The central heating doesn't make a big difference as the flat suffers from significant heat loss - through the walls and roof.

This is is a waste of money and energy - and an extreme contributor to global warming.

I suffer from back problems - made worse by the constant cold.  Living in a warm home would greatly improve my condition.

 

Natasha Khan, Bat for Lashes

"We suffered the worst mould you could imagine in my student house. Over our 2 year let, it got to the point where you'd have to dodge at least 20 slugs living off moisture in the carpet to reach the bathroom - then inhale black mould spores if the steam from the shower got too much. The cold, draughts and dampness were pretty extreme!"

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