UK councils criticized for failing to provide safe housing to families with disabled children, leading to compensation.

Manchester City Council and councils in Bromsgrove and Worcestershire have faced criticism for failing to provide suitable accommodation to families with disabled children. In Manchester, a family spent 18 months in an unsuitable home with dangerous staircases, leading to a lack of sleep and unsafe conditions. The council apologized and compensated the family £3,600. Similarly, Bromsgrove and Worcestershire councils were faulted for delays in adapting a home for a disabled child, forcing the family into respite care. Both councils agreed to pay compensation and improve their policies.

3 months ago
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