Watch: 'My kids lost a year of childhood' - Family moved from hotel to hotel in housing crisis
Summary
A family in west London had to move four times in a year after losing their home because the landlord sold the property. They lived in a hotel for several months and are now in a privately rented place, but still not a permanent home. Many families face similar situations, and efforts are being made to help them with government funding.Key Facts
- Danielle, a 33-year-old from west London, had to leave her flat because the landlord sold it.
- She lived in a hotel for several months as temporary accommodation.
- Danielle has three children aged seven, four, and a toddler, all living in temporary housing.
- Nearly 170,000 children in England live in temporary accommodation such as hotels and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
- Ealing Council says they are overwhelmed by homeless families and are working to find better housing for them.
- Danielle's family moved to a rented flat outside London, but it is not a permanent solution.
- The UK government announced an £84 million fund to help people facing homelessness this winter.
- The government aims to spend £1 billion on services to combat homelessness.
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