Children growing up in the UK today represent an 'indoor child generation', with most of their activities taking place in enclosed spaces such as homes and schools. These locations often have complex air quality environments. Despite its importance in human exposure terms, links between indoor air quality and public health is a relatively under-researched area.
Co-designed with the local community in White City, West London, the WellHome study focuses on the air quality inside and outside of over 100 homes of children with asthma.
The aim of the study is to identify dominant air pollution exposures across the indoor: outdoor air pollution continuum within vulnerable and diverse urban communities, and to identify behavioural changes that can reduce this exposure and improve health outcomes.
Find out more about the WellHome study
We are now closed for participation. Watch our short video to learn about how we are working with over 100 families as part of London's first indoor air pollution study. You can also take a look at our LinkTree.
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Meet the people behind WellHome
WellHome’s fieldwork is deeply embedded within the homes of our local communities, and it uses innovative methods to raise awareness and understandings of air pollution (e.g., educational sessions, workshops, panel discussions and interactive science activities). Through a participatory video making approach, our WellHome ambassadors captured the views of researchers, participants, community organisations and neighbourhood groups on the impact, effectiveness and challenges of the WellHome engagement, involvement, and participatory approach.
Stay in touch with WellHome
Although we are closed for participation, you can sign up to hear the results of the study, and receive invites to WellHome events, community workshops and activities. Get in touch with wellhome@imperial.ac.uk if you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to connect.
Elderly in the White City Community
Imperial College London's White City Campus
Family at White City Activity Day
WellHome Community Ambassadors Win Partner Award in President’s Excellence Awards for Societal Engagement
In a remarkable partnership with local families and community organisations, WellHome has been measuring air quality inside and outside over 100 homes in West London to better understand the causes and impacts of air pollution, particularly on children with asthma.
The WellHome Ambassadors have been instrumental in this initiative. Their contributions have been vital in building relationships, earning trust, and generating practical ideas for the WellHome Study. The Ambassadors come from all walks of life, representing West London's rich diversity.
Their role as trusted community contacts has laid the groundwork for future meaningful and equitable research, aligning with Imperial's strategy for authentic engagement. The full impact of their work is yet to be fully realised, but their foundational efforts are already making a significant difference.
Huge congratulations to all the winners and those working on the study.
Find out more about our Ambassadors.
Our ambassadors from L -R (image below) : Mutthu, Manon, (Dr Diana Varaden, Lecturer in Environmental Social Science and Health, and Lead on WellHome Study), Della, Munira and Nour.
