Rochdale Boroughwide Housing,the housing provider involved in the death of Awaab Ishak, who died in 2020 due to mould exposure have been given G2 grading for governance and removed a previous regulatory notice by the Housing Regulator
The Housing provider was given a regulatory notice in December 2022 following the inquest into the death of Awaab
“As a result of the governance improvements, RBH has an improved understanding of the condition of its homes and through the information it collects and holds on its homes, is delivering targeted damp and mould works and enhancing its approach to repairs and complaints.” said the Regulator of Social Housing adding that
“Further planned changes to RBH’s mechanisms for tenant engagement and improving the breadth of information it holds about the diverse needs of its tenants will continue to shape RBH’s service delivery and improve outcomes for tenants.
Through this engagement RSH has sought assurance that Rochdale Boroughwide Housing’s new leadership team has strengthened the way the organisation is run, to address the failings which led to Awaab Ishak’s tragic death and improve its service to tenants.
A G2 grading means Rochdale Boroughwide Housing meets RSH’s governance requirements overall but needs to make improvements to ensure progress continues. RSH will continue to actively engage with the provider and monitor its ongoing improvement plan.
