Awaab Ishak death: Boss at housing body that ran home where boy, 2, was killed by mould sacked
RBH said its"original instincts" were to keep Mr Swarbrick in post to"see the organisation through this difficult period and to make the necessary changes"."As an organisation we are deeply sorry for the death of Awaab and devastated that it happened in one of our homes," the board said."His death needs to be a wake-up call for everyone in housing, social care and health.
Describing the property, coroner Joanna Kearsley said it was"not equipped for normal day to day living activities, which led to damp and condensation." A statement read by family lawyer Christian Weaver said:"Following the remarks of the coroner, at the closing of the inquest into their son's death, namely that this should be a defining moment for the housing sector, that immediate action would be taken by RBH.
"The family still feels that much more needs to be done and a further statement will be released in due course." They said of the coroner's conclusion:"At present, we see nothing to indicate that the death of our son will, in any way, serve as a defining moment."RBH have an opportunity to demonstrate to society at large, their residents and not least us, as a family, that they understand the gravity of the situation.
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