The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby (opens original article in a new tab)

Over 70,000 babies in England live in homes that become uncomfortably hot, posing health risks and disrupting family life, prompting calls for both immediate measures and long-term solutions to address overheating in housing.

• More than 70,000 babies in England live in homes that get uncomfortably hot
• Extreme heat impacts family life and poses health risks for young children
• Housing associations recommend short-term measures and long-term strategies to combat overheating
• Government initiatives include new building standards and financial support for cooling systems