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At BRE, we use our expertise to tackle some of today’s toughest global challenges, specifically in sustainability, safety and security of buildings and infrastructure. Our report, ‘The Cost of Poor Housing in England’ found that poor housing in England is costing the NHS £1.4bn a year. The findings revealed that 2.6 million homes in England – 11% of the country’s housing stock – are categorised as ‘poor quality’ and are hazardous to occupants. The most common hazards are those that cause injuries on stairs, while the costliest issue for the NHS (£857million p/a) is poor quality housing leading to excess cold. Our CEO Gillian Charlesworth said: “Improving poor housing has multiple benefits for society, beyond those that just relate to the health of their occupants.” Watch to discover how this figure rises to £18.5bn when societal costs are considered: