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London Borough of Hounslow

LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 25-017-546 Sector Adult Care Services Category Domiciliary Care Decided 19 May 2026

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Summary

The Council was at fault in how it responded to Miss X’s homelessness. It delayed acting until Miss X was evicted and failed to consider what it should to do to protect her belongings. The faults caused Miss X avoidable upset, distress and uncertainty. To remedy Miss X’s injustice, the Council should apologise and make a symbolic payment. It should also take action to prevent similar fault in future. The Council was not at fault in how it decided what care and support Miss X needed.

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