Riverside failures lead to prolonged
illness
The giant Riverside Housing Association has come in for criticism after a three-year-old child living in damp and mould in one of its homes was hospitalised for the seventh time.
Ian Gregg, executive director of asset services at Riverside, said they initially believed previous work done on the child’s home in Middleton, Greater Manchester, had addressed concerns, but a further inspection following the child’s ill health found that this was not the case.
| Damp and mould....effects are very visible |
He said: “Unfortunately this inspection has highlighted the need for further action to tackle damp and ventilation problems within the property, and we are in the process of preparing a schedule of works.”
Riverside had previously moved the family into a hotel to carry out repair work on the home.
Liverpool-based Riverside is coming increasing the focus for critics. These include Carlisle Tenants` and Residents` Federation, which publishes this blog. For twenty years the federation has attacked the association saying it is bossy, inefficient and undemocratic.
Community Voice Carlisle is the blog of Carlisle Tenants` and Residents`Federation. Information about the Federation is available on 01228 522
