Poor housing is costing the NHS in England £1.4 billion a
year. A new report produced by the Building Research Establishment (BRE)
highlights the vast sum of money that is spent treating health problems caused
by living in substandard homes. Researchers have analysed government data on
the number and types of hazards- such as excessive cold, damp and falling down
the stairs- found in homes in England to calculate how much they cost the NHS.
Read more on the ITV website.
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