A couple whose son died in a mould-infested home want to know why their warnings were ignored.
Mrs Brooks said the couple had been crushed by the loss of their son, who she said was "our best mate"A couple who warned a landlord that the mould in their home was deadly before their son died have said they want his inquest to find out why their pleas for help were ignored before his death.
Mr Brooks said they tried to treat the mould themselves and complained to both their landlord and Oldham Council many times, which led to repeated visits from environmental health officers. The family also shared videos and photos, which showed large, blackened mould patches on walls and ceilings and water running down internal walls as it rained."We're not in the 18th Century, we're in the 21st Century," Mrs Brooks said.Brooks familyThe couple believe damp and mould in their home led to their son's respiratory problemsShe said after calling NHS 111 and being told it was probably a viral infection, Luke took paracetamol and ibuprofen and stayed in his bed.
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