Report highlights the harmful effects of overcrowding in temporary accommodation
Posted 03.04.25
Parliament UK: Further reading
The Housing, Communities and Local Government committee has published its report 'England's Homeless Children: The Crisis in Temporary Accommodation'.
The committee considered evidence which addresses the issue of families living in temporary housing and the harmful effects on children, as well as the escalating costs for local authorities.
The report concludes that many temporary accommodation placements are unsuitable for families, with hazards such as severe damp and mould, excessive cold, and pest infestations.
It highlights the effects of overcrowding, including tragically that in the past five years overcrowding in temporary accommodation has been a contributing factor in the deaths of at least 74 children.
The above link gives access to the full report and its recommendations.
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World Health Day: Mental health and homelessness
Posted 07.04.25
Homeless Link: Further reading
This blog for World Health Day draws out the reasons why housing security and mental health are so connected. It discusses what role the health system can play in ending homelessness for all.
The blog uses information from Homeless Link's recent submission to the Community Mental Health inquiry (to which the blog includes a link).
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