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Renters with disabilities are stuck with unsuitable homes
What’s needed are more truly accessible homes, radical reform of the private sector to protect disabled tenants, and a less myopic view of the housing market focused on ‘homeowners,’ argues RUTH HUNT
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SO FAR the announcements made by Labour regarding housing and in its Renters Reform Bill have mentioned affordability, but accessibility and the plight of those with disabilities of working age stuck in unsuitable homes has been overlooked.

The housing and evictions crisis has brought turbulence, stress and harm to people with serious disabilities and chronic health conditions.

Many have had to settle for unsuitable, cramped and unsafe housing. In these properties, simply trying to function day to day takes a huge toll whether that be on their physical or mental health, or both. 

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