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<p>The Government is taking significant and wide-ranging action to drive improvements
to air quality, as set out in our Environmental Improvement Plan, including by providing
over £883 million to help local authorities develop and implement local nitrogen dioxide
reduction plans, and to support those impacted by these plans.</p><p>The Government
has published guidance for private and social landlords on understanding and addressing
the health risks of damp and mould, following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab
Ishak from a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in his
home, and is additionally investing £10 million into the Healthy Homes pilots, working
with selected local authorities to test measures to improve enforcement on damp and
mould in private rented sector housing, while boosting the capability and capacity
of enforcement teams in the greatest areas of housing and health need. Further information
on the guidance for private and social landlords is available at the following link:</p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/damp-and-mould-understanding-and-addressing-the-health-risks-for-rented-housing-providers/understanding-and-addressing-the-health-risks-of-damp-and-mould-in-the-home--2"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/damp-and-mould-understanding-and-addressing-the-health-risks-for-rented-housing-providers/understanding-and-addressing-the-health-risks-of-damp-and-mould-in-the-home--2</a></p>
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