Tackling the Health Implications of Cold and Damp Housing in Scotland

Author: Trevor Davison (employment and training consultant)
Organisation:
Co-funded by NHS Education for Scotland and NHS Health Scotland
Date: 2004
Location: Scotland

In 2003, Davison had produced ‘Tackling the Health Implications of Cold and Damp Housing in Scotland – A Training Resource’, which was funded by Eaga Charitable Trust and supported by NHS Education for Scotland and NHS Health Scotland. This educational resource was aimed at raising awareness among frontline health workers in Scotland of the impact of cold and damp housing and enabling them to offer advice and guidance to clients

Health Implications of Cold and Damp Housing – A Training Resource (Updated)

Author: Trevor Davison (employment and training consultant)
Date: 2003
Location: Scotland

The link between living in cold and damp properties and adverse health is accepted by practitioners and researchers in housing, energy and health. However, interventions to address poor housing are usually undertaken by workers in the housing, environmental or energy sectors who may have had no prior relationships with the household.  

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