Homeless Tower Hamlets man suffered because of lack of joined-up support from council

Tower Hamlets council left a vulnerable man with significant care needs unsupported when he was made homeless, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

Mother fleeing domestic abuse placed in unsuitable mixed-sex accommodation by Tower Hamlets council

A mother fleeing domestic abuse with her children had to live in accommodation, provided by Tower Hamlets council, that was so unsuitable her eldest child, who is disabled, regularly soiled themselves because they were scared of using the shared bathroom, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has heard.

Tower Hamlets to review housing register applications following Ombudsman investigation

London Borough of Tower Hamlets has agreed to review the way it allocates properties after the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman uncovered it had a long backlog in processing applications to join its housing register.

Tower Hamlets did not do enough to help family facing homelessness in the borough

London borough of Tower Hamlets did not do enough to help a family who were about to be evicted by their landlord, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found.

Autistic boy denied parking bay by Tower Hamlets

A young boy with autism, and his family, were denied a parking bay outside their house by London Borough of Tower Hamlets, despite him receiving the highest rate of Disability Living Allowance for his mobility, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

Pregnant homeless woman left to sleep on hard floor by LB Tower Hamlets

A pregnant woman, who approached Tower Hamlets council for help when she was made homeless, was left in an unfurnished flat, miles from her support network, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

Foster carer left with no support for six years following dispute with LB Tower Hamlets over placement

A family and friends foster carer who took on three vulnerable children after their mother was unable to care for them, failed to get council support for the arrangement for six years.