Disabled man forced to shower at leisure centre after being left 'struggling to breathe' in 'mouldy' flat
08.03.2023 - 13:55
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A disabled man says he's has been forced to shower at a leisure centre due to the decrepit state of his flat.
Jason King, 50, claims that he has received no feedback on improving the conditions of his living space and that he is "getting desperate". To former Asda mobile mechanic is no longer able to work due to a serious back injury resulting from a crash.
He has since been living in a Newton property owned by social housing provider Sanctuary for the past two years. He claims that he noticed water dripping down his bedroom wall for a long time before discovering "mould and damp" behind his wardrobe and cupboards in December.
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Mr King claims "green mould" has "eaten chunks" of his furniture. However, Cheshire West and Chester Council said it found no evidence of damp when it inspected the property in January, stating that "mould is being caused by condesation" but Mr King says this isn't tue.
Speaking to Cheshire Live, Mr King said: "I have mould and damp in my bedroom so I reported it and made a formal complaint. But now Sanctuary have said it's my fault for not opening my windows and keeping the heating on. The wellbeing team at my GP instructed the council to inspect.
"The council inspector dismissed the green mould on my furniture, quilt and carpets. He also dismissed the huge white patch of mould on the internal fixed floor mat and again said it was my fault.
"So I'm now back in the damp mouldy room - my family had moved my bed into the living room. I'm struggling to wash and since moving back in my bedroom, struggling to breathe again. My wardrobe and drawers have collapsed from the mould. I've lost my quilt