An elderly woman, Janet, was found pushing her deceased daughter, Jodie, around a shopping center in a wheelchair, prompting a reassessment of safeguarding procedures by Waltham Forest Council. Despite past concerns raised in 2014, there was insufficient investigation into their situation. Neighbors had complained about odors emanating from their flat, where Janet had lived with Jodie’s corpse for over a year. The incident has sparked calls for improved protocols among the safeguarding board and recognition of rare, urgent circumstances to protect vulnerable individuals.
The independent reviewer highlighted the inadequacy of the previous safeguarding responses, noting that the concerns raised in 2014 were not investigated rigorously enough, leading to tragic consequences.
Police officers acted with human instinct and outside normal procedures. The case emphasizes the need for tailored support for individuals in extreme and rare circumstances.
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