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2 million over-55s live in dangerous homes, say charities

Report says funding to repair hazards would be paid back in eight years in NHS savings

More than 2 million people aged over 55 live in homes that endanger their health, according to a report, with older homeowners who cannot afford to maintain their home most at risk.

Accidents and illnesses caused by dangerous homes cost the NHS £1.4bn a year, according to Home and Dry, a report by the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England based on analysis of the English Household Survey.

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Amelia Hill

Report says funding to repair hazards would be paid back in eight years in NHS savings

More than 2 million people aged over 55 live in homes that endanger their health, according to a report, with older homeowners who cannot afford to maintain their home most at risk.

Accidents and illnesses caused by dangerous homes cost the NHS £1.4bn a year, according to Home and Dry, a report by the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England based on analysis of the English Household Survey.

Continue reading... https://ift.tt/eA8V8J March 05, 2020 at 02:01AM

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