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To: Hackney Council and Mayor Philip Glanville
Hackney Council - don't force a family into a dangerously unsuitable hostel
Do not force Margaret out of her home in Homerton until they can find suitable permanent accommodation that does not put her family's physical and mental health at risk.
Why is this important?
Hackney Council is trying to force Margaret into a hostel that is not fit for the needs of her family.
Margaret's daughter and mother are both disabled and require 24/7 care, but this move will mean Margaret cannot care for them because of practical issues like rooms being far apart in the hostel. She would find it impossible to give them both the constant care they need.
Margaret is in extreme distress. The shared kitchen in the hostel would also be dangerous given Margaret's daughters severe allergies.
Margaret has been living in temporary accommodation in Homerton, for more than 3 years. The block of flats is due to be demolished and the council wants it cleared by the end of the month.
The move would be extremely distressing for Margaret and her family.
Hackney Council must promise not to force Margaret out of Marian Court until they can offer her permanent accommodation that meets her family's needs.
