Sick refugee grandad 'forced to sleep on floor'
Briefly

A woman from Hounslow, London, highlights the dire living conditions of her terminally ill stepfather being forced to sleep on the floor due to severe overcrowding, showcasing the challenges faced by families in need of suitable housing support.
Despite appeals and letters from hospital consultants stressing the urgency of better housing for the family's well-being, the council in Hounslow has failed to provide a more suitable property, leaving the multigenerational family in distress.
The woman expresses the emotional and physical toll of being a full-time carer in a severely overcrowded environment, leading to health issues like chest pains, underscoring the impact of unsuitable living conditions on caregivers.
Over a period of three-and-a-half years, despite repeated appeals for help, the woman's family continues to endure overcrowded and unsuitable living conditions, highlighting the lack of support and empathy from the council in addressing their urgent housing needs.
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