The May 2026 elections are our chance to Fix the Five Basics.
Families in temporary accommodation across London are living without cooking facilities, laundry, Wi-Fi, storage or clear information. These aren't luxuries: they're the basics people need to get back on their feet.
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1 in 50 Londoners are currently stuck in ‘temporary’ accommodation, and too often, they lack these five basic amenities:
COOKING FACILITIES: a place to prepare a hot meal
LAUNDRY ACCESS: a way to wash clothes that is affordable and easy-access
WIFI: reliable, free internet connection WiFi
SECURE STORAGE: somewhere to safely store personal belongings
CLEAR INFORMATION: updates on rights, repairs and move‑on plans.
Ask your local council to
Fix The Five Basics today
What is the Temporary Accommodation Crisis?
Around 76,000 households in London are homeless and living in temporary accommodation (TA). As its name signals, TA was only ever meant to be just that – temporary. But without affordable housing, families can be in TA for long periods of time, often separated from their communities and in sub-standard conditions
The Five Basics is one of several campaigns aiming to ensure that stays in TA are as short, safe and healthy as possible, as we work to end the use of Temporary Accommodation altogether.
