Thousands of renters around the borough have been impacted by Hackney Council’s public admission that the housing department’s internal reorganisation directly led to a high rise in past-due safety checks, especially electrical inspections. The restructure made an already serious backlog worse, pushing overdue electrical safety inspections from 15,000 to 18,000 homes. Officers admitted the backlogContinue reading “Hackney Council Is Behind On Housing Safety Checks After Restructuring”
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Lucinda Ritchie Was Forced Into A Nursing Home
Lucinda Ritchie is the 33‑year‑old disabled woman who was forced into a nursing home against her will, despite having full mental capacity and a lengthy history of living independently with 24‑hour NHS Continuing Healthcare support. Her case has become a national illustration of how easily disabled people’s rights can be overridden by commissioning decisions. LucindaContinue reading “Lucinda Ritchie Was Forced Into A Nursing Home”
Baby Dies In Hospital Due To Neglect, Underfed And In Damp Bedding
A four-week-old baby died after being left malnourished and dehydrated by overworked nurses on an understaffed neonatal intensive care unit, an inquest heard. Lakshith Guptha Nalla died at the University Hospital of Wales in the early hours of May 11, 2024. Pontypridd Coroners’ Court heard the “vulnerable baby” was under-fed and left for hours lying on cold andContinue reading “Baby Dies In Hospital Due To Neglect, Underfed And In Damp Bedding”
King’s Honour Makes Sadiq Khan’s Children Think He Sold Out
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said his children believe he has ‘sold out’ by accepting a Knighthood and becoming ‘part of the establishment’. Sir Sadiq was awarded the gong in the New Year Honours list – but has come in for serious criticism from his political adversaries as a consequence. And it appears like the backlash also extends toContinue reading “King’s Honour Makes Sadiq Khan’s Children Think He Sold Out”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 