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Several newspapers reported this week about poor Zainab, a four year old girl hospitalised after living in mould-ridden squalor has escaped her damp and overcrowded London flat following an investigation by The Independent.

Zainab Hamid suffered terrible breathing problems as a result of the black mould covering the walls and ceilings of the one bedroom housing association flat she shared with her parents and three siblings.

Mould, if left unattended, can pose serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable individuals such as young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Investing in mould training for your staff and establishing robust procedures to address mould-related issues will not only prioritise the safety and well-being of your tenants but also enhance your reputation as a responsible and caring social landlord. For more info email info@dewpointprofessional.co.uk.

After the tragic loss of the founder and trainer Laurence Mitchell in August 2022, the company has been tirelessly searching for a trainer to be able to continue the work Laurence started in 2010. The team are delighted to welcome Graham Keeble as the new Mould Remediation Course Trainer.

Graham is a construction professional with over 30 years’ experience, he holds an MSc in Conservation of the Historic Environment is an RICS surveyor, a qualified Thermographer and is the Chairman of the Institute of the Clerk of the Works Construction Inspectorate for Devon and Cornwall. Graham has been training in the field of building quality compliance, regulation and procedures for over 7 years as well as lecturing for Dublin Technical University and is scheduled to lecture at Oxford University later this year.

Graham commented:

I’m delighted to join the team at Dewpoint Professional, their training standards and commitment to improve working practices align with all the work I’ve carried out in my professional career. I look forward to teaching the first training session on the 22nd & 23rd June.

The recent article in the Independent warned us of the risks of flood following the extremely hot and dry weather and nothing ever prepares us for the disaster of a flooding event. However being better prepared how to restore properties after an such an event would reassure most home owners that your company and profession take there restoration seriously.

This clip Dr Rob Thompson posted clearly shows what happens when we get a lot of water on dry ground.

We have now launched a new calendar of courses to take us through to the new year a thorough risk assessment has taken place and Covid-19 procedures are in place to ensure the safety of the attendees.

Pictures: Adam Gidley, Xeric receiving his DISTINCTION after attending the Grade 3 – Water Damage Restoration Course.

Gelder Group Apprentice Surveyor Jack Bateman (18) has been award the City & Guilds Accreditation for completing the Level 1 – Water Damage Restoration Course on-line. The global pandemic, has meant ‘in person’ training can not take place, Gelder Group have increased their online training of staff to include the newly accredited course for all their Insurance Repair & Renovation staff. They currently have 75% of all staff trained and accredited.

Louisa Sharpe Training Director Commented:

Following a trial of the on-line training with Dewpoint we’ve included it as essential training for all Claims Managers and new staff, its a great introduction to water damage and restoration!

For more details of the training please contact us on info@dewpointprofessional.co.uk.

Just to say a big thank you to you all I can honestly say Laurence Provided a superior coarse to any other I’ve attended before with other so called training academies.

– JM Baudains Limited

Lawrence was always willing to go off track to answer any queries. I benefited from a 1-2-1 session!

– Questgates Surveying Services

Another in-depth course, delivered very well and made to feel very comfortable

– KC Ellis Ltd

Great course, Very Informative.

– Rainbow International

Complicated course but made easier to understand with good teaching techniques.

– KC Ellis Ltd

Having attended numerous training course with Dewpoint, and again the instructor was very knowledgeable to the students in a fun and interesting manner.

– Davies Group