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Double Amputee Trapped in Top-Floor Flat
11 Aug
Summary
- James Smith, a double amputee, is confined to his second-floor flat.
- He has waited a year for rehoming, facing no emergency escape.
- Plymouth City Council is aware of his housing and care needs.
A double amputee in Plymouth, James Smith, has described his living situation as feeling like a prisoner. Confined to a second-floor flat without a lift or viable emergency escape, Smith, who has had both legs amputated below the knee within the last three years, faces significant daily challenges.
He is unable to leave his home unless a specialist wheelchair is provided for essential hospital appointments. Smith has been awaiting rehoming for a year, with no resolution yet in sight. He expressed concern about his safety in an emergency, questioning what would happen if he needed to evacuate quickly.
Plymouth City Council, responsible for his housing and social care, stated they could not comment on individual cases but affirmed their commitment to assessing and supporting residents with care and support needs.
