London's Homeless Families Suffer in Sweltering Conditions: A Shocking Case of Neglect. A recent heatwave has exposed a disturbing reality for homeless families in temporary accommodation in south-west London. At Britannia Point in Colliers Wood, residents, including young children, were left to suffer in stifling conditions, with some even being hospitalized due to the extreme heat. In a stunning revelation, the company managing the tenancies initially told families that the in-built air conditioning units were not available to them, claiming they had "not been offered as an amenity." However, following a Guardian investigation, the company has since reversed its decision, allowing households to use the air conditioning units. But the question remains: how could such a basic necessity be denied to those who need it most?
Exclusive: Two children reportedly taken to hospital after residents told in-built units ‘not offered as amenity’Homeless families placed in temporary accommodation in London were told they could not use the in-built air conditioning as it had “not been offered as an amenity” for them, leading to two children being hospitalised during recent heatwaves.Some residents at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood, south-west London, experienced such stifling conditions that young children became ill. The company managing some of the tenancies involved told the Guardian households in temporary accommodation had now been told they could use the air conditioning. Continue reading...
