Charity issues warning over supply of housing for the disabled

Around 40,000 people with a disability are on the waiting list for a social home.

It’s been described as a hidden but growing crisis – with a warning disabled people are waiting sometimes decades for a home suitable for their needs.

It is estimated 40,000 people with a disability are on the waiting list for a social home, but charities say the real figure is much higher.

They blame a severe shortage of accessible homes, and say this must be treated as an urgent priority.

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