'Dickensian' conditions in survey on families

Published date04 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Professionals in the sector are "all too often" reporting that people they are trying to support are "living in substandard and dangerous housing", the Social Workers Union (SWU) said

In a snapshot of the experiences of some of those working with the most vulnerable families across the UK, social workers reported the consequences of high energy costs. Some said the families they work with did not have enough money for "basic essentials" this winter, while others reported that "families are living in cramped and mouldy" conditions.

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition said there must be a "structured...

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