Case study: Tackling damp, mould and poor air quality through a partnership between NHS and housing providers

23 Jun 2026
Warm & Healthy Homes Stage
Warm & Healthy Homes Stage - open to all

Damp, mould and poor indoor air quality are not just housing issues—they are driving hospital admissions. This session explores how an NHS–housing partnership in Leeds is helping asset and housing teams take faster, more targeted action to create warm, healthy homes. Learn how better collaboration is improving conditions, reducing demand on services and delivering lasting outcomes for residents. 
How housing providers can proactively tackle damp, mould and cold homes as part of asset management strategy  

A practical, replicable model for working with NHS teams to identify at-risk households  

Turning referrals into fast, targeted interventions (repairs, ventilation, equipment, support)  

The impact of warm, healthy homes on reducing hospital demand and repeat cases  

How to build stronger partnerships that align housing performance with health outcomes 
 

Speakers
Helen Beioley
Helen Beioley, Chief executive, Care and Repair Leeds
Matthew Hick
Matthew Hick, Children's respiratory nurse team leader, Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Colin Moss
Colin Moss, Head of health and housing (retired), Leeds City Council