Kira Chambers, a 28-year-old pregnant mother from Derby, expresses her distress over living in a mould-infested council flat that has led to health issues for both her and her three-year-old daughter, Tilly-Mae. Despite repeated reports to Derby Homes about the persistent mould and damp conditions, the council has only provided temporary solutions, such as wall washes, which have proven ineffective. Kira has been advised to keep her heating on all day to mitigate the problem, a suggestion she finds financially unfeasible. She has temporarily relocated to her mother's house due to health concerns, as doctors have warned against continuing to live in the flat, especially with a son expected to be born prematurely. Meanwhile, a refugee family in Edinburgh faces similar issues with mould in their home, affecting their health and well-being, as they plead for council intervention to address the problem. Both families highlight the inadequacies of local authorities in resolving long-term housing issues that jeopardize their health.