The Independent reports on alarming figures revealing that 80 children died while living in temporary accommodation in England last year. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Households in Temporary Accommodation has indicated that these fatalities underscore the dire consequences of homelessness and poor living conditions. Dame Siobhain McDonagh expressed shock at these numbers, while Big Issue founder Lord John Bird labeled the situation a shameful tragedy, calling for more permanent solutions rather than temporary fixes. Notably, 58 of the deceased children were under one year old, emphasizing the vulnerability of this population.
Eighty children died while living in temporary accommodation in England last year, revealing the severe consequences of homelessness and the impact on vulnerable populations.
Dame Siobhain McDonagh, chair of the APPG, described the figures as shocking and emphasized the urgent need for a change in how homelessness is addressed.
Lord John Bird called the child death figures a shameful tragedy and urged the government to move away from temporary solutions to homelessness.
Research showed that between October 2022 and September 2023, temporary accommodation contributed to vulnerabilities leading to child deaths, with 80 fatalities reported.
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