Poorest Families in UK Forced to Sleep on Floors Due to Lack of Beds
A report by charity Buttle UK reveals UK families in poverty are sleeping on the floor due to inability to afford beds. The survey of 1,567 families showed struggles with heating, food, and strained family relationships. Charity CEO Joseph Howes calls for urgent government intervention, while the government promises a new taskforce to reduce child poverty.
Families in poverty across the UK are compelled to sleep on the floor as they can't afford beds, as per a report by the children's charity Buttle UK.
The charity surveyed 1,567 families, revealing that most struggle to afford heating and electricity, skip meals, and endure strained relationships with their children.
Nearly half of the families do not have enough beds, with many parents sacrificing their own comfort for their children.
Persistent black mould in homes adds to health concerns.
Joseph Howes, CEO of Buttle UK, calls for urgent government intervention to alleviate the crisis.
The organization urges lifting the two-child benefit cap and increasing universal credit payments.
Families like Maria's, who grapple with severe trauma and financial hardship, experience further disruptions due to inadequate mental health services and rising living costs.
The government acknowledges the issue, promising a new taskforce and additional measures to reduce child poverty.
The charity surveyed 1,567 families, revealing that most struggle to afford heating and electricity, skip meals, and endure strained relationships with their children.
Nearly half of the families do not have enough beds, with many parents sacrificing their own comfort for their children.
Persistent black mould in homes adds to health concerns.
Joseph Howes, CEO of Buttle UK, calls for urgent government intervention to alleviate the crisis.
The organization urges lifting the two-child benefit cap and increasing universal credit payments.
Families like Maria's, who grapple with severe trauma and financial hardship, experience further disruptions due to inadequate mental health services and rising living costs.
The government acknowledges the issue, promising a new taskforce and additional measures to reduce child poverty.
