More than 100 child deaths in six years with links to temporary accommodation
Data has been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government The deaths of more than 100 children in recent years in England potentially linked to temporary accommodation has been described as “absolutely scandalous”. A total of 104 children – 76 of whom were aged under one – died with temporary accommodation as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill-health, or death, according to data covering April 1 2019 to March 31 2025. […]