"Hot House Syndrome is a real problem caused by the UK's appalling housing stock and affects the poorest and most vulnerable the most," said Fiona Waters, spokesperson for Warm This Winter. "The same people who suffer from damp, mouldy homes in winter are stifled in summer when the sun comes out."
Dr Isobel Braithwaite, a Public Health Doctor and housing researcher, emphasised the dangers, particularly for those with pre-existing health conditions, warning, "The complications from heatwaves can exacerbate these conditions, leading to more serious health implications if we do not address the inadequacies in our housing."
The report highlights that those most affected are often the same individuals who struggle to keep their homes warm during the winter, creating a year-round crisis for the UK's most vulnerable. Campaigners are calling for more urgent government intervention to help vulnerable people upgrade their homes to withstand extreme temperatures.
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