Temporary Doesn’t Mean Second-Class: Rethinking Accommodation Standards

In this episode we speak with John Angus, Managing Director at Switch, to explore practical and scalable solutions to the UK’s temporary accommodation crisis. Drawing on Switch’s unique model, rooted in hospitality and dignity, John shares how his team is transforming the way councils house vulnerable residents, offering safe, compliant, and community-oriented alternatives to traditional B&Bs and fragmented housing stock.From converting hotels into high-standard temporary homes to building long-term partnerships with councils like Birmingham, this conversation dives into the operational, ethical, and financial dimensions of temporary accommodation. John also reflects on the personal values that drive his work and offers candid advice to local authorities on how to engage with the private sector more effectively.