Two disabled tenants were severely inconvenienced for months due to delayed home adaptations by their councils.
Two disabled tenants faced severe hardships due to delayed home adaptations by their councils, as highlighted in a recent Housing Ombudsman report. In Kingston, a tenant was confined to his living room for months, leading to a £10,000 compensation order. Southwark's tenant couldn't access her kitchen for 11 months, forcing her to pay for a cook. The report criticized both councils for poor communication and failing to address the residents' needs, leading to policy reviews and apologies.
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