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Heatwaves and Radon: Does Hot Weather Affect Radon Testing?

June 1, 2026

The UK has been experiencing a spell of unusually hot weather. Windows are open for longer, fans are running constantly, and many homes and workplaces are trying to stay cool however they can. But while most people are focused on temperatures, there’s another indoor environmental factor that can also be affected by seasonal conditions, radon […]

Spring Cleaning Radon

Is Radon on Your Spring-Cleaning List?

May 13, 2026

Spring is the season of fresh starts.  Windows are opened and attention turns to improving indoor spaces after the winter months. From deep cleaning and decluttering to decorating and home improvements, it’s a time focused on creating healthier, more comfortable environments.  But while most spring-cleaning checklists focus on what you can see, there’s one important […]

NHS Blood and Transplant

PropertECO and NHS Blood and Transplant: Delivering a national radon testing programme across 29 healthcare facilities in England

April 14, 2026

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that poses a significant health risk when it accumulates in enclosed spaces. Produced by the natural decay of uranium in soil and rock, radon can seep into buildings through floors and walls in contact with the ground. Prolonged exposure to elevated concentrations significantly increases the risk of lung […]

NHS PAM

NHS Premises Assurance Model (PAM) Update: What the Inclusion of Radon Means for NHS Estates Teams

March 9, 2026

The NHS Premises Assurance Model (PAM) is a key governance framework used across NHS Trusts to demonstrate that estates and facilities are safe, compliant and effectively managed. Updated annually by NHS England, PAM supports Boards and Estates teams in assessing risk, evidencing compliance, and prioritising actions across their property portfolio. In the latest iteration of […]

Home Renovation

Home Renovation is Trending – But is Anyone Talking About the Effect on Radon Levels?

February 13, 2026

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram for five minutes and you’ll see it: peel-and-stick tiles, DIY panelling, dramatic “before and after” reveals, and entire house renovations condensed into 60-second transformations. Home renovation is hugely popular and has become an entire online movement. There are now over 1.5 million posts under #homeimprovement on TikTok, with creators documenting […]

National Storytelling Week

The Story Radon Doesn’t Tell: Why Testing Is the Only Way to Know

January 27, 2026

For National Storytelling Week, we’re encouraged to share the stories that shape our understanding of the world around us. When it comes to radon, the most important stories are often the ones that go unheard, notbecause they aren’t serious, but because radon itself gives no warning signs at all. Radon has no smell. It can’t […]

Radon in 2026

Radon in 2026: What Homeowners and Employers Should Be Thinking About This Year

January 16, 2026

As we move into 2026, many of us are re-evaluating, reprioritising and reviewing risks, thinking about how to make our homes and workplaces healthier and safer. Radon is rarely featured on that list. But it should be. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the UK and is responsible foraround 1,100 […]