Temporary accommodation needs better regulation to stop ‘dangerous’ conditions for children

More effective regulation of temporary accommodation (TA) is needed to tackle the growing scandal of children in “poor quality” and “dangerous” living conditions, a new report has recommended.

Front cover of report on children in temporary accommodation

The report by the Shared Health Foundation laid out a string of recommendations for government departments

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