Poor Housing Causing Health Problems During Lockdown

Nearly a third (31%) of adults in Britain – 15.9m people – have had mental or physical health problems because of the condition of, or lack of space in, their home during lockdown, according to a new YouGov survey. This includes people seeking medical help or taking medication for mental health issues, not getting enough sleep, people experiencing depression or stress, as well as those falling physically ill or catching coronavirus. Five leading housing organisations have now launched a campaign to warn that the country’s housing crisis is making lockdown even more unbearable for millions. Read more on the NHF website.

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