由于住房危机,科尔切斯特的500多名儿童居住在临时住房中,反映出全国趋势,影响到英格兰近170 000名儿童。 Over 500 children in Colchester live in temporary housing due to a housing crisis, reflecting a national trend affecting nearly 170,000 children in England.

由于住房危机恶化,埃塞克斯省科尔切斯特的500多名儿童生活在临时住房中,包括床、早餐和前学生宿舍,理事会的数据显示,到11月中旬,有525名儿童被安置在临时住房中。 Over 500 children in Colchester, Essex, are living in temporary housing, including bed and breakfasts and former student accommodations, due to a worsening housing crisis, with council data showing 525 children in such placements by mid-November. 这种情况反映了更广泛的全国趋势,2024/25年,英格兰各地有131 000多户家庭和近170 000名儿童住在临时住房中。 The situation reflects a broader national trend, with over 131,000 households and nearly 170,000 children in temporary housing across England in 2024/25. 科尔切斯特议会表示，他们只在紧急情况下使用民宿，并正在努力扩大永久住房，尽管政府补贴仅覆盖了34%的成本，远低于目标。 Colchester Council says it uses B&Bs only in urgent cases and is working to expand permanent housing, though government subsidies cover just 34% of costs, far below the target. 倡导者警告说,长期呆在不适当的住宿设施里会损害儿童的福利。 Advocates warn that prolonged stays in inadequate accommodations harm children’s well-being.