Suffered from a condition called foot oedema in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

No heating: Oct 2013 till Dec 2017; boiler malfunctioning
No heating; Aug 2019 till Apr 2023; burst pipe

Managed to eliminate the problem by purchasing:

Condition has completely cleared. The mat does not always do the job when it's really raining and strong winds. A hot water bottle or wrapping feet in electric blanket eliminates it.

This guide is for those who may develop this very common and misunderstood condition. Any type of cold feeling that coincides with an associated loss of feeling or sensation is a strong indicator. As with any loss of feeling, it is not easy to detect as walking in cold damp weather or sitting at a desk for extended periods often creates similar.

The property itself is causing the severe conditions due to several natural factors.

The property has a high elevation point geographically.

The property is situated on the corner with three walls exposed as the top corner property of an exceptionally steep hill. A combination of floorboards and vents.

As insane conditions sound, it has major benefits during summer periods. It's one big air conditioning unit. However, oedema can arise during hotter months during excessive rain and wind.

In winter, without any heating source, the wind blows through the back bedroom like it's outside. In the morning, the majority of material based items will have a film of dew a finger can feel and see as passed over.

The main issue is the bedroom has no waterproofing underneath. It's just laminate flooring, thin chipboard blocks on rafters. Underneath are piles of dirt. When feet contact the flooring, a heat transfer begins and moisture begins to rise, making feet, socks, slippers literally damp, triggering the foot oedema.

This has been communicated before. Back in Sep 2014 multiple emails were sent to a Housing Officer (Julie Clark).

Forwarded Emails