Temporary accommodation linked to deaths of 104 children in England in six years
Summary
In England, 104 children have died in the past six years with temporary housing linked to their deaths. Many families live in unsafe temporary homes, which experts say contributes to poor health and even death among children.Key Facts
- From April 2019 to March 2025, 104 child deaths were linked to temporary accommodation (TA) in England.
- Of those, 76 children were under one year old.
- In 2024, there were 64 stillbirths and 27 newborn deaths involving mothers living in TA.
- About 135,000 households and 176,000 children in England currently live in temporary housing.
- Unsafe conditions in TA include lack of cooking facilities, space for children, and issues like mold and rats.
- The government spends money on TA but lacks data on the quality of housing provided.
- Experts and politicians say urgent action is needed to improve housing and end dangerous living conditions.
- There are calls to apply stronger housing standards and stop using certain shared accommodations by the end of the current parliament.
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