Two Million Renters In England Made Ill By Housing Worries

Almost one in four private renters – equivalent to two million adults – have felt physically ill or sick because of housing problems or worries in the last year. That’s the latest findings from Shelter and YouGov, revealing the dramatic impact that housing worries like affording rent, poor conditions, and the threat of eviction are having on people’s mental and physical health. According to reports, 45% of private renters (or 3.8 million adults) have experienced stress and anxiety as a direct result of their housing concerns, with nearly one in three (2.8 million adults) saying this has kept them awake at night. Read more on 24housing.

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