UK Covid-19 Inquiry to include consideration of housing and homelessness

The Government has now published the draft terms of reference for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The terms of reference set the overall shape and limits of what the inquiry will look into. The inquiry will be examining the UK’s preparedness and response to the pandemic, including in relation to housing and homelessness. 

CIH were pleased to join a campaign led by Shelter calling for housing and homelessness to be included in the terms of reference, and in December 2021 we co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister. We believe it is crucial that housing is considered - from examining the effectiveness of the 'Everyone In' initiative, to exploring the impact of housing conditions on someone’s ability to stay safe, through to considering the impact on people at risk of domestic abuse. There are important lessons to learn for the future.

Click here to read Shelter’s blog

We will update you with more information on the inquiry as it is released.  For information, please contact Hannah Keilloh.