- A parliamentary report reveals a hidden crisis of homeless children living in "appalling" temporary accommodations, impacting their health and education.
- One case highlighted a disabled child whose crucial operation was delayed for three years due to unsuitable housing, ultimately requiring a different procedure.
- More than 164,000 homeless children reside in temporary housing in England, the highest number ever recorded.
- The report cites instances of families sharing facilities with strangers with domestic abuse histories, posing safeguarding risks, and unlawful extended stays in B&Bs.
- The committee urges mandatory housing inspections, a central notification system for schools and GPs, and increased government investment to address the crisis.
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