Our colleagues @healthequals.bsky.social's Hazmat Loungewear campaign was designed to cut through, spotlighting the problem of non-decent homes.
Tom Chapman reflects on how they ensured their most disruptive campaign to date was purposeful, not performative⬇️
On 21 February, why not join our Walk for Warmth? 💛
You can come along to one of our organised events in Newcastle or London (central)- or host your own walk wherever you are!
The image shows text stating that air pollution from wood burning stoves and open fires contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year, accompanied by illustrations of orange clouds.
Burning wood is putting our health on the line – and it doesn’t just pollute our homes; our neighbours are at risk too.
We all deserve clean, healthy air.
That’s why we’re supporting our member @globalactionplan.bsky.social on #CleanAirNight.
Find out more here. 👉https://bit.ly/4jSDcQm
Text: The Government's investigation into economic activity and health among young people is a welcome recognition of the importance of understanding young people's experiences and transitions from education to working life. There is compelling evidence of a significant decline in young people's mental health in the UK over the last decade. Understanding what's driving this decline is key to knowing how to reverse it
What barriers do young people face in participating in employment, education or training? And what would help overcome them? The Milburn investigation is seeking evidence and insight from anyone with relevant lived experience, knowledge and expertise. Deadline is 30 Jan www.gov.uk/government/c...
If you don’t want to live in a UK like the one Darren described, join our call to #MakeHealthEqual.
With just one email to your MP, you can help to drive real change.
Find out your life expectancy and tell your MP to act.👉 https://act.healthequals.org.uk/page/152177/action/1
How many years of your life could you stand to lose because of where you are born?
Across the UK, that number can be as high as 16.
We asked rapper and campaigner Darren McGarvey what he thought was driving this - to him the answers are obvious.
This is what he had to say. 👇
The image shows the headline "Damp, mould and cold: The health hazards in our homes that 15 million of us in the UK are facing," with an article excerpt discussing mold issues in homes and the concerns about what might happen next.
A mother expresses concern about her son's health issues related to mold in their damp home.
The image shows text explaining an issue related to dampness in a home and its potential health impacts, as well as information about the challenges many people face with cold homes and associated respiratory and mental health problems.
The image shows two women smiling together.
Cold, damp and mould aren’t just housing issues – they’re health issues.
Tracy knows this all too well – her story shows why urgent action is needed. We took her experience to The Independent to call for change.
Make our demands louder by emailing your MP today. 👉https://bit.ly/4oJsTyJ
A person in a large pink, fuzzy costume holds a toy building block set in front of a concrete wall with text that reads "HAZMAT Loungewear".
Hazmat Loungewear has been making headlines and sparking conversations about how our homes shape our health.
We’re thrilled to share that Roxhill Media has shortlisted us for Best PR Campaign in the Health & Wellness category!
Explore the campaign here. 👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
If you don’t want to live in a UK like the one Darren described, join our call to #MakeHealthEqual.
With just one email to your MP, you can help to drive real change.
Find out your life expectancy and tell your MP to act.👉 https://act.healthequals.org.uk/page/152177/action/1
How many years of your life could you stand to lose because of where you are born?
Across the UK, that number can be as high as 16.
We asked rapper and campaigner Darren McGarvey what he thought was driving this - to him the answers are obvious.
This is what he had to say. 👇
It's not fair that because of things like income and housing, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years.
We're pleased to become an official supporter of @healthequals.bsky.social coalition to #MakeHealthEqual in the UK. Find out more here ⬇️ healthequals.org.uk
28% of people reported living in a home that has problems with damp, mould or cold
As the weather gets cooler, damp and mould become more and more prevalent as warm air from daily life, such as cooking, washing and breathing, meets cold air forming condensation.
With less air flow due to closed windows to keep warm, moisture becomes trapped inside, worsening these issues.
Explore our campaign and demand healthy homes for everyone here. 👉https://bit.ly/495kfVL
Lots of us will be preparing to host family or visit the homes of loved ones for the festive season.
But millions of us live with issues like damp, mould and cold – and it doesn’t go away for Christmas.
We took to the streets with Kwajo Tweneboa to see what Londoners think needs to change. 👇️
If you are on a lower income, you’re more likely to have issues like damp, mould and cold in your home.
Hazmat loungewear is not a real solution to this problem. Explore what we're calling for to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉️https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
You can demand that the government take greater action to ensure that no one lives in a home that is a threat to their health.
Join our campaign – email your MP. 👉https://bit.ly/4oJsTyJ
The image shows a room with visible mold on the walls.
The image presents the story of a person named Kerrie Portman, who experienced homelessness and chronic illnesses while living in a damp and moldy flat, as described in the text.
An image showing text that discusses unsafe living conditions and their impact on health, and encourages the viewer to demand government action to address this issue.
The image contains white text against a dark teal background, displaying the phrase "HEALTH EQUALS".
Kerry’s home should have been her safe space after years without one. Instead, it made her ill — and then she became homeless again.
Kerry shared her story as part of our Hazmat Loungewear campaign, which was featured in the Metro this week. 👇️
If you don’t want to live in a UK like the one Darren described, join our call to #MakeHealthEqual.
With just one email to your MP, you can help to drive real change.
Find out your life expectancy and tell your MP to act.👉 https://act.healthequals.org.uk/page/152177/action/1
How many years of your life could you stand to lose because of where you are born?
Across the UK, that number can be as high as 16.
We asked rapper and campaigner Darren McGarvey what he thought was driving this - to him the answers are obvious.
This is what he had to say. 👇
The image shows a person in a green protective suit, wearing a gas mask, holding a tablet device while seated in a chair - mould is on the wall in the background.
No one should need protective clothing to stay healthy in their homes.
But for millions of us in the UK, issues like damp, cold and mould are putting our mental and physical wellbeing on the line.
A hazmat suit is an absurd solution. We're calling for the real ones. 👉https://bit.ly/3LiIWG1
We shouldn't need to wear protective clothing to stay warm, dry and healthy in our own home.
But since 1 in 4 of us in the UK are living in homes with issues like damp, cold and mould – it's an absurd solution for a very real problem.
Demand change – email your MP today. 👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
Today, we're proud to support @nea.org.uk on #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
No one should have to choose between debt and having a warm, healthy home for their children to grow up in.
The energy crisis must end.
Raise awareness. Push for action.👉https://bit.ly/3XNPhvM
Every child deserves the best start in life.
But new insights from @thekingsfund.bsky.social show that too many are growing up in poverty – and it’s harming their health.
The solution? It’s bigger than health policy. We need cross-government action.
Read more here. 👉️https://bit.ly/48mmvHP
A child wearing a yellow hazmat suit, that functions as loungewear, standing in front of a black background with the text "Hazmat Loungewear" and "Because 1 in 4 Brits live in homes that could make them ill" displayed.
Every child deserves a good-quality, warm, and safe home.
But children across the UK are growing up with damp, cold and mould in their homes — putting their health on the line.
They shouldn’t need a hazmat suit to stay healthy at home. Help us call for real solutions. 👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
Hazmat Loungewear.
Because more than one in four of us are living in homes that could make us ill.
Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Homes that harm our health are part of the problem.
Be part of a real solution to #MakeHealthEqual. Act now. 👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
Homes are an essential building block of our health and wellbeing.
Yet millions live with damp, cold and mould that could harms us.
We’re backing @healthequals.bsky.social to call for a cross-government health inequalities strategy to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉
TV property expert Martin Roberts backs our call to #MakeHealthEqual – because 15M people in the UK risk illness from the homes they live in.
Damp, cold & mould are health hazards that can cut lives short.
Everyone deserves a healthy home. Ask your MP to act today. 👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
A group of people holding a sign that says "Dear Chancellor, unfreeze housing benefit now" in front of the iconic Big Ben clock tower in London.
Three young women standing in front of the Houses of Parliament in London, holding a sign that reads "Dear Chancellor, unfreeze housing benefit to prevent sickness and make health equal."
Our homes are the foundation of health and wellbeing.
But many struggle to keep a decent roof over their heads—pushing more into homelessness, with devastating health impacts.
We're proud to support our member @crisis-uk.bsky.social, in calling for action in the Budget. 👉https://bit.ly/4oScjhb
Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK.
Cold, damp and mould are part of the problem.
This isn’t the solution.
For a real solution – explore our campaign. 👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo
15 million people in the UK live in homes with issues like damp, cold or mould.
Nobody should need a hazmat suit to stay healthy at home. That’s why we’re part of @healthequals.bsky.social's campaign to #MakeHealthEqual.
You can be part of the solution too. Act now 👉 https://bit.ly/4r0izok
