HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE Health and safety Governance HEALTH & SAFETY FOCUS DURING 2025 Throughout the year, the business maintained a strong focus on safety and security across our properties, including fire safety and cladding remediation. The Committee also continued its oversight of our student wellbeing framework, Support to Stay, which provides support to help students fulfil their potential, regardless of any medical, physical or mental health difficulties. FIRE SAFETY The Committee reviewed the business’s approach to fire safety, always keeping in mind the paramount importance of our responsibility to keep our customers safe and that we operate our properties in accordance with best practice aligned with the Fire Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Regulations 2022. PROFESSOR SIR STEVE SMITH CHAIR OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE Health and safety is at the heart of all we do. Throughout 2025, the Health & Safety Committee continued to oversee and drive improved health and safety practices while reviewing the Group’s health and safety performance. THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 110 GOVERNANCE